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If you are not located in the United States, you'll have -to check the laws of the country where you are located before using this ebook. - - - - -Title: Frank Reade, Jr.'s Search for the Silver Whale - Under the Ocean in the Electric "Dolphin" - - -Author: Luis Senarens - - - -Release Date: September 16, 2017 [eBook #55562] - -Language: English - -Character set encoding: UTF-8 - - -***START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK FRANK READE, JR.'S SEARCH FOR THE -SILVER WHALE*** - - -E-text prepared by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading -Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by -Internet Archive (https://archive.org) - - - -Note: Project Gutenberg also has an HTML version of this - file which includes the original illustrations. - See 55562-h.htm or 55562-h.zip: - (http://www.gutenberg.org/files/55562/55562-h/55562-h.htm) - or - (http://www.gutenberg.org/files/55562/55562-h.zip) - - - Images of the original pages are available through - Internet Archive. See - https://archive.org/details/FrankReadeweekl00SenaF - - -Transcriber's note: - - Enclosed italics font in _underscores_. - - Enclosed bold font in =equals=. - - - - - -[Illustration: FRANK READE WEEKLY MAGAZINE Containing Stories of -Adventures on Land, Sea & in the Air] - - _Issued Weekly—By Subscription $2.50 per year. Application made for - Second-Class Entry at N. Y. Post-Office._ - No. 44. NEW YORK, AUGUST 28, 1903. Price 5 Cents. - -[Illustration: Frank Reade, Jr’s SEARCH FOR THE SILVER WHALE¡ or, Under -the Ocean in the Electric “Dolphin.” By “NONAME.”] - - Frank and Stanhope were ready to take care of themselves. As the shark - descended upon them both crouched low. The creature’s open jaws were not - four feet from Frank when he buried the pike in the shark’s body. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- - - FRANK READE - - WEEKLY MAGAZINE. - - CONTAINING STORIES OF ADVENTURES ON LAND, SEA AND IN THE AIR. - - _Issued Weekly—By Subscription $2.50 per year. Application made for - Second Class entry at the New York, N. Y., Post Office Entered, - according to Act of Congress in the year 1903, in the office of the - Librarian of Congress, Washington, D. C. by Frank Tousey, 24 Union - Square, New York._ - - =No. 44.= NEW YORK, AUGUST 28, 1903. =Price 5 Cents.= - - - - - Frank Reade, Jr.’s Search for the Silver Whale; - OR, - UNDER THE OCEAN IN THE ELECTRIC “DOLPHIN”. - - - By “NONAME.” - - - - - CONTENTS - - - CHAPTER I. THE INVENTOR AND THE EXPLORER. - CHAPTER II. STANHOPE IS SATISFIED. - CHAPTER III. THE VOYAGE BEGUN. - CHAPTER IV. THE SUNKEN WRECK—THE SHARK. - CHAPTER V. BATTLE WITH A WHALE. - CHAPTER VI. THE ENGLISH SHIP. - CHAPTER VII. CHASING THE SILVER WHALE. - CHAPTER VIII. THE CONFESSION FOUND. - CHAPTER IX. THE VALLEY OF PEARLS. - CHAPTER X. THE STORM. - CHAPTER XI. THE ISLAND—ON A REEF. - CHAPTER XII. CASTAWAY—RESCUE. - CHAPTER XIII. THE END. - - - - - CHAPTER I. - THE INVENTOR AND THE EXPLORER. - - -“A submarine boat? Do you really mean it, Frank? I trust you are not -becoming mentally unbalanced with the success of your inventive efforts. -Not content with the Electric Air-ship, you now meditate the -construction of a submarine vessel.” - -“That is what I said, friend Stanhope.” - -“But, pshaw, man! Do you realize what an impossible feat that is?” - -“I realize only that it is quite possible,” replied the young inventor, -imperturbably. - -“And you are really in earnest?” - -“As much as I ever was in my life.” - -George Stanhope, explorer and geologist, and a handsome, well developed -American, of forty years, of varied experiences, sat quite still for a -moment and studied the features of his companion. - -This was Frank Reade, Jr., of Readestown, U. S. A., the most famous man -in the inventive line of the present generation. - -Despite his youth, he had brought to perfection some of the most -wonderful and gigantic of enterprises. - -At the moment the two men were sitting in the smoking room of the -Southern Hotel in New Orleans. - -It was while discussing various topics that the subject of the submarine -boat was broached. - -At once Stanhope was interested and incredulous. - -He listened to Frank’s theories for awhile, then began to express his -incredulity. - -And thus we find them arguing the matter at the opening of our story. - -“You may be in earnest, Frank,” said the explorer, with a laugh, “but I -think you have tackled a pretty difficult subject. Don’t you agree with -me?” - -Frank smiled. - -“It is not so difficult to solve submarine navigation as aerial flight,” -he said; “there is enough in Nature to teach us how the problem may be -accomplished.” - -“Ah, but it is impossible to always copy Nature.” - -“Yet we may draw our plans from her liberal sources.” - -“In what way has Nature assisted you in your plan of submarine -navigation?” - -“She has given me a model.” - -“A model?” - -“Yes.” - -“How is that?” - -“In the salt water there swims a fish called the bream, or sunfish. He -is at once the most buoyant and generally agile of fish. He will furnish -my model.” - -“So you propose to model your boat after a fish?” - -“Why not? All the necessary points may be obtained from the fish. For -instance, I shall have in my boat a system of air reservoirs akin to the -bladders of the fish, for the purpose of arising or descending, as -necessity may require. Fins shall preserve the equilibrium, and a screw -shall furnish the motive power. What more do I want?” - -“How will you live without oxygen?” - -“I shall have plenty of oxygen. I have already devised a system of -electric and chemical generators which destroy the poisonous gases as -readily as they create pure air. This will enable a perfect circulation -to be kept up aboard the craft.” - -Stanhope drew a deep breath and knocked the ashes from his cigar. - -“You are too deep for me, Frank,” he said, sententiously. “To use a slang -phrase—I am not in it. I wish you success in your emulation of Captain -Nemo.” - -“It is possible that I may fail,” said the young inventor, consulting -his watch, “but I shall endeavor to win success.” - -“I hope you may.” - -“I have now to leave to catch my train. I bid you goodbye.” - -“Wait!” - -Stanhope seized Frank’s hand. - -“I want to ask a favor.” - -“Well?” - -“When you get ready to start your submarine boat will you grant me -permission to accompany you on the trial trip?” - -“Have you considered the risk?” - -“What?” - -“Suppose it sinks and never rises?” - -“Pshaw!” exclaimed Stanhope; “do you think I am a soft head? Have I -braved the life of the deadly jungle and the pestilential rivers of -India to stand in fear of death in such a manner? Have I your -permission?” - -Frank shook the explorer’s hand. - -“Certainly,” he said, warmly. “I shall be very glad of your company. I -am going home now to begin work on my new venture. When it is completed -I will wire you to come.” - -“That settles it!” cried Stanhope. “I will live in expectation.” - -“It may require many weeks to perfect the boat.” - -“All right. I will live in patience.” - -Thus the two men parted. - -They were kindred spirits though each was cast in a different mold. The -inventor and the explorer; how fitting it was that they should -affiliate. - -Stanhope proceeded at once to New York where he was to fulfill a lecture -course on Africa. - -Frank Reade, Jr., went straight to Readestown, where he at once closeted -himself, and for several days was hardly seen. - -When he emerged at length from his seclusion he had the plans of his new -invention all perfected. - -All that was necessary now was to construct the boat. - -He a once conferred with his engineers and machinists. The result was -that a large gang of skilled workmen were quickly engaged in the -construction of the Dolphin, which was the name Frank gave the craft. - -In some manner news of the projected boat leaked out, and it became -known all over the country that Frank Reade, Jr., was about to present -to the world the greatest triumph of mechanical science ever known. - -Of course the whole country was agog with interest. - -Frank had scores of letters asking various privileges, all of which of -course he refused. - -The weeks passed by and progress on the Dolphin was very rapid. - -In Frank’s employ were two peculiar characters. One was a red-headed -Irishman of the Tipperary type named Barney O’Shea. The other was a -comical darky of the old plantation species named Pomp. - -Pomp and Barney were Frank Reade, Jr.’s most valued servants. - -They had accompanied him on all his travels, shared dangers, hardships -and triumphs with him. - -They were deeply devoted to their handsome and accomplished young -master, and clung to him closely. - -They were delighted with the prospect of a deep-sea cruise. - -“Begorra, I’ll make love to the bootiful mermaids an’ hobnob wid Neptune -himself, bad cess to him!” cried Barney, gleefully. “Shure, it’ll be -foine sport to go a-fishin’ for whales an’ porpuses down there, naygur.” - -“Golly!” rejoined Pomp, as he threw a flip-flap, “I don’ fink yo’ want -to fish much fo’ whales, sonny! Dey pull yo’ ober into de watah fo’ -suah!” - -“How the divil will they do that, yez black ape?” roared Barney. “Don’t -yez see that we’re undher wather anyway?” - -“Mebbe dat whale swallow yo’, den.” - -“Bejabers, he cudn’t swally me an’ ther boat too, yez ignyramus!” - -Pomp scratched his woolly head. - -“Wha’ dat yo’ call me, chile?” he asked. “Am I a lily igglylamus? I done -fink dat yo’ call me somefin’ else afo’ I get froo wif yo’. Ki dar!” - -And Pomp made a rush for his colleague. They closed in a lively wrestle. - -While the warmest of friends, both were addicted to the habit of -practical joking. Each loved to play pranks upon the other. - -“Begorra, yez haven’t got the sand to trow me off me feet, naygur!” -roared Barney, as they wrestled. “Whurroo! Over yez go!” - -But as Pomp went down he brought Barney also, and thus the unequal -struggle went on. - -It was terminated finally by the appearance of Frank Reade, Jr., on the -scene. - -Finally the last bolt was driven, the last rivet cut, and the Dolphin -floated in the waters of the big tank, completed. - -Then Frank sent a telegram to New York, worded thus: - - * * * * * - -DEAR STANHOPE,—The Dolphin is finished. If you wish to participate in -the trial trip, report at once. Shall expect you by Thursday sure. -Please reply. Yours ever, - - FRANK READE, JR. - - * * * * * - -Promptly Stanhope appeared in Readestown Thursday of that week. He went -at once to the machine shops. - -He found Frank there awaiting him. They shook hands warmly. - -“You are on hand promptly,” said Frank, “but I think I can give you a -great surprise.” - -“Then the submarine boat is an accomplished fact?” - -“Yes.” - -“I am curious to see the great wonder.” - -“You shall have your wish gratified.” - -They left the office and went at once out into the yard. - -Frank led the way to the tank, an immense affair with a depth of forty -feet, sufficient to float a war cruiser. - -This tank, or artificial pond, was connected with a deep canal by a gate -and locks. - -Passing through the canal, the river could be reached in a short while, -and thence a course was open to the sea. - -In the tank floated like a cork the beautiful triumph of a mighty -inventive genius, the submarine boat. - -It was truly a beautiful specimen of marine architecture, though totally -unlike the general run of sea craft. - -There were no sails or visible means of propulsion. No high decks or -bulwarks, but a hull wonderful in its symmetry. - -The Dolphin was built much upon the lines of the salt water bream, and -was as buoyant and light as could be desired. - -Stanhope stood upon the edge of the tank for some while regarding the -new craft with interest and wonderment. - -Then Frank advanced and said briskly: - -“Well, George, what do you think of it?” - -The explorer was silent a moment; then he said: - -“It looks feasible from here.” - -Frank laughed heartily. - -“You must come aboard,” he said, “and then I think your doubts will -forever be set at rest upon that point. Are you quite ready?” - -“Oh, yes,” replied Stanhope. - -“Then follow me.” - - - - - CHAPTER II. - STANHOPE IS SATISFIED. - - -Frank Reade, Jr., led the way aboard the Dolphin without further delay. -A portable platform extended along the side, which was provided with a -handrail. - -Frank explained this. - -“You see this is provided with joints and hinges,” he said. “When the -boat gets into motion this is easily folded up against the side of the -boat, making the hull smooth, so that it offers no resistance to swift -passage through the water.” - -In the hull was cut a door, which opened by pressure upon an electric -spring. - -Its existence might never have been suspected at a cursory glance. The -section of windows along each side were the same. - -The body or hull of the Dolphin was composed of thin plates of steel -closely riveted together. They were tough and capable of resisting a -great pressure. - -The hull was especially constructed for descending to great depths, -where the pressure was liable to be very great. - -The stern of the Dolphin was shaped like the broad tail of a fish. -Beneath it was the rudder and screw propeller. - -Lateral fins served to keep the boat’s equilibrium. - -Forward were two huge bull’s-eye windows in which were set powerful -searchlights. - -In general this was a description of the exterior of the Dolphin. They -now passed into the interior. - -Passing through the door, which could be hermetically sealed in an -instant, if necessary, they stood in a sort of vestibule. - -A door led into the cabin. Here Frank paused and said: - -“This is the vestibule. By its means one can leave the boat while it is -under water.” - -“Leave the boat while under water!” exclaimed Stanhope in surprise. “How -on earth can you do that?” - -“Easily enough,” replied Frank. “I have a diving suit with a storage -tank and a generator connected with the helmet. By its means I can -travel anywhere under water.” - -“A diving suit!” - -“Exactly.” - -“That will do. But how can you open the door to leave the boat without -flooding it?” - -“By means of this vestibule.” - -Frank placed his hands upon a stopcock; then he continued: - -“If you wish to leave the boat, you enter the vestibule from the cabin, -presuming that your diving suit is on. You close the cabin door behind -you, open this valve, the vestibule fills with water. You open the outer -door and walk out. When, you wish to return, simply enter the vestibule, -close the outer door, then press this second valve. At once the water is -pumped out of the vestibule by pneumatic pressure. When it is empty you -may safely enter the cabin. See the idea?” - -“Very simple,” agreed Stanhope; “but very ingenious. Lead on.” - -They now passed into the cabin. - -This was a literal revelation. The famous explorer gazed upon the scene -with the deepest of admiration. - -“I am captivated!” he declared. “It exceeds my most sanguine hopes. -Frank, it is grand!” - -The young inventor was much pleased with this rhapsody. - -“I thought you would like it,” he said. - -The cabin was furnished with the elegance of a fashionable salon. -Expensive furnishing and draperies played their part. - -Along the walls of the cabin extended the tubes of the generator which -supplied the boat with pure air while under water. - -These and the generator were examined curiously by Stanhope. Then they -passed on into the living compartments of the boat, and thence to the -engine-room. - -Here was all the delicate electric machinery which furnished the motive -power of the boat. - -It was carefully inspected, as well as the mechanism of the reservoirs -which regulated the descent and ascent of the Dolphin. - -Then Frank led Stanhope to a neat little stateroom with a luxurious -couch and said: - -“These are your quarters, George. I trust they will suit you.” - -“Well, I should say so!” cried the explorer. “You are too kind to me, -Frank. This will be the greatest treat of my life.” - -“Now,” said Frank, “I will demonstrate to you that the Dolphin is a -submarine boat.” - -“That is all that is left to be done,” said Stanhope: “You have verified -everything else.” - -“When I have proved to you the ability of the boat to travel under -water, then will you be satisfied?” - -“Perfectly.” - -Frank shouted to Barney, who was forward in the pilot-house. - -“Barney!” - -“Ay, sor!” replied the Celt. - -“Press valve No. ten, and switch off lever No. six.” - -“All roight, sor.” - -“Valve ten will hermetically seal every door and window,” explained -Frank; “then lever six will open the sinking reservoir and we will go -down.” - -“Good!” - -“If you are at all doubtful of the result, you shall witness the trial -from the shore.” - -“Never!” cried Stanhope, forcibly. - -“All right, George.” - -Suddenly the light in the cabin faded. There was a sinking sensation and -all was deep gloom. - -Then Frank shouted: - -“Press key four, Barney.” - -The Celt obeyed. - -Instantly there was a flood of light in the cabin. Electric globes -blazed in various quarters, and illumined the bottom of the tank as the -boat reached it. - -There was a gentle shock, and then the window shutters slid back. A fine -view of the bed of the tank was had. - -Stanhope gazed upon the spectacle with interest and wonderment. - -He breathed as freely and regularly as ever, and the chemical air of the -boat seemed fully as good as that of the upper part of the world. - -For fully half an hour the boat remained at the bottom of the tank. The -generators were a complete success. - -Then Stanhope said: - -“I am satisfied, Frank, that one could live indefinitely under water -with your generator.” - -“I am glad of that,” said Frank. “Now I will prove to you that the -Dolphin can travel under water.” - -This time Frank stepped into the pilot-house, and took the wheel. He -pressed a key, which set the propellers in motion. Then the Dolphin -glided forward. - -Round and round the tank went the submarine boat. - -Stanhope’s last doubt was removed. He caught Frank’s hands and wrung -them. - -“Enough!” he cried. “The submarine boat is a success. It will be the -wonder of the world. Let us be off.” - -“For the ocean?” - -“Yes.” - -“But,” said Frank, thoughtfully, “we ought to have some object in view.” - -“I have one.” - -“You have?” - -“Yes.” - -“What is it?” - -“Come with me and I will tell you.” - -The Dolphin had returned to the surface and lay along the side of the -tank. Stanhope led the way from the boat and thence to the office. - -Then he threw himself into a chair which was drawn up to a table. - -Frank seated himself opposite. - -Stanhope drew some papers from his pocket. He spread them out. - -“You will see that this is a chart of the Pacific,” he said. “Here is a -point westward from the Aleutian Isles which I have marked.” - -Frank noted this. - -“Now,” continued the great explorer, “I have a very strange story to -tell you of this part of the sea. - -“The story was given me by Captain Barclay, of the brig Helen, of San -Francisco. It sounds like a fairy story. - -“The Helen had left Calcutta six months previous and was in these waters -through force of circumstances, having been blown thither by a terrific -hurricane of a week’s duration. - -“This had brought them into sealing waters. As the brig had run short of -provisions, Captain Barclay decided to kill some seals for meat. - -“Accordingly the boat was ordered out. The seals were quite plentiful, -and it was easy to shoot them in the water, and by quick work secure -them before they should sink. - -“The boat’s crew were thus engaged when suddenly a thrilling thing -occurred. - -“It was a catastrophe wholly unlooked for and resulted most seriously -for at least one member of the crew. - -“This was Albert Tucker, the first mate, who was thrown far from the -boat by a sudden shock. Some heavy body struck the boat and smashed it. -In an instant the crew were struggling in the water. - -“All but Tucker succeeded in getting upon the overturned long boat, and -were rescued later by a relief party from the ship. - -“Tucker’s fate was fearful. He was struggling in the water one hundred -yards to leeward, and every man on the wrecked boat could see him, when -an immense white body rose from the water. - -“It was a tremendous whale of the very rare silver or white species. It -rose close to the swimming man. We saw its huge mouth open, and -then—Tucker disappeared from view. - -“Now, the white or silver whale, so called, is really a tremendous -species of shark. - -“Of course all knew that Tucker had been swallowed by the monster. They -feared for themselves, but the creature did not venture to attack them.” - -Frank had listened to the narrative with interest, but he said: - -“That is a thrilling story. But how can we do Tucker any good now?” - -“We cannot, of course,” replied the explorer. “But I have not told you -all yet. There is an under plot.” - -“Indeed!” - -“You see, Tucker was no ordinary man. A year previous he and his brother -Valentine were prosperous in business in San Francisco. One day, -Valentine had trouble with a bookkeeper in his employ and discharged -him. - -“Albert was a bachelor, but Valentine had a family, a happy wife and -small children. - -“The bookkeeper, Alden Vance, had threatened Valentine’s life, and the -fact was well known that the feeling between them was not of the -pleasantest. - -“Vance was extremely dissipated, and had for a crony a low-browed -ex-gambler, Duncan Crane. Thus matters stood when San Francisco one day -was startled with a fearful horror. - -“Valentine Tucker, going home from his business late one night, heard an -awful cry of human agony from a narrow street near by. - - - - - CHAPTER III. - THE VOYAGE BEGUN. - - -“Valentine Tucker was a man of impulse and never hesitated when he knew -that a fellow being was in distress. - -“He rushed into the street in time to see one man fall and another -skurry away in the gloom. - -“Feeling sure of foul play he knelt over the prostrate man and felt for -his heart, as he did so his hand closed upon the handle of a dagger. - -“With a sense of horror, not knowing what he did, he pulled it from the -wound. The red blood dyed his sleeve and arm. - -“Before he could rise to his feet and sound an alarm, lights flashed -about him and he was in the grip of officers of the law. - -“Caught thus apparently red-handed, the crime was fastened upon him. -There seemed no way for him to prove his innocence. - -“Furthermore, the fact that the dead man was Alden Vance was decidedly -against him. He was thrown into prison, tried and convicted of murder. - -“It was an awful fatality. At once the business so prosperous declined, -and Albert was forced to retire at a heavy loss. But he was faithful to -his brother. - -“He avowed his intention of proving his brother’s innocence. There was -no one upon whom suspicion could fall save Duncan Crane, who had -disappeared. - -“This fact was the saving of Valentine’s life. In view of the -possibility that Crane might be implicated, the judge was lenient, and -commuted the sentence of death to life imprisonment. - -“Of course this was little better than death, but it gave Albert his -chance. - -“He at once started upon the track of Crane. To Hawaii, to Yokohama, he -tracked the wretch. - -“Here the real murderer was stricken with the plague. Upon his death-bed -he made full and absolute confession. - -“It was duly written out and witnessed by the American Consul. Armed -with this proof of his brother’s innocence, Albert started for home. - -“He was happy in the thought that his brother would be vindicated upon -his arrival in San Francisco. - -“But alas for his hopes. Fate had decreed that the confession should -never get there. It was upon his person when devoured by the silver -whale. - -“Valentine yet lingers in prison; his family are starving. Now you have -the whole sad story. I know you are a Christian and a philanthropist, -Frank. You will agree with me that we ought to do something to right -this great wrong if we can.” - -Frank had listened to the thrilling story with the deepest interest. - -Now he said in a puzzled way: - -“Well and good, George; but how can we do it?” - -“Capture the silver whale.” - -“Capture the whale! What earthly good will that do?” - -“We can, perhaps, recover the confession.” - -Frank whistled in surprise. - -“Why, how absurd!” he exclaimed. “It must have become absorbed long ago -in the whale’s stomach. In any event the creature has no doubt long ago -been captured and destroyed.” - -“No,” said Stanhope, firmly; “I do not believe that. I have heard of the -silver whale many times since. Numerous whaling captains have reported -it in parts contiguous to the locality where poor Tucker met his fate. I -believe with this submarine boat we can pursue and capture the silver -whale.” - -“Very well; but the confession——” - -“It was folded and kept in a metal box or case which Tucker wore in his -belt. It could not be absorbed, and I have seen objects of metal many -times taken from the stomach of a whale.” - -Frank’s face lit up. - -“So it was in a metal case.” - -“Yes.” - -“Then there is a chance!” cried the young inventor, springing up. -“George, I am deeply interested. If the silver whale is yet in -existence, we will run it down and recover the confession, if possible. -It at least affords us an object for our submarine voyage.” - -“Correct!” cried Stanhope. “I knew you would grasp the idea, Frank.” - -“We will at once start for the North Pacific. Have your effects ready.” - -“They are all ready!” declared Stanhope. “I have explored every country -upon the face of the earth. Now it is my happy privilege to explore the -bed of the sea. Am I not a lucky man?” - -“Begorra, Misther Frank,” cried a rollicking voice from the yard. “We -have ivery bit of provisions aboord, an’ shure it’s all ready to start -we are!” - -“Good!” cried Frank. “There shall be no delay on my part. We will be off -at the quickest possible moment.” - -Stanhope at once went out and telegraphed Mrs. Tucker in San Francisco. - - * * * * * - -DEAR MADAM,—We start very soon in the submarine boat Dolphin for the -North Pacific in quest of the white whale. Let us hope we shall find the -evidence to clear your husband. Be of cheerful mind. - - GEORGE STANHOPE. - - * * * * * - -The remainder of the day was spent in completing the preparations for -the start. - -The next morning all was announced in readiness. - -The Dolphin floated in the tank all ready for the start. - -The voyagers went aboard, and Frank gave orders for the big gates to be -opened. This was done, and the boat floated into the canal. - -Here it was in plain view of the great crowd which was waiting outside -to greet it with cheers. The Dolphin floated down the canal toward the -river. - -Soon it was in the current of the larger stream, and then Frank started -the electric engines to greater speed. - -This sent the Dolphin ahead at a lively rate and Readestown began to -fade from view. - -All of the voyagers were upon the main deck by the open door of the -pilot-house. Frank was at the wheel. - -“Take a good look at Readestown,” said the young inventor. “It may be -your last one!” - -Instinctively Barney and Pomp turned. - -“Begorra, it’s the foinest spot on earth!” cried the Celt. “May we live -to return to dear old Radestown!” - -“Golly! I done fink dat we mus’ do dat,” averred Pomp. “Dis chile neber -gwine to leabe his bones in no oder place!” - -“Don’t yez be too shure, naygur,” declared Barney, shaking his head. -“Shure, it’s many a close call we’ll be afther havin’ yit, me lad. -There’s no spendin’ a year or more at the bottom av the say widout some -bit av a risk.” - -“You are right, Barney,” said the explorer, Stanhope; “but we are going -to look upon the bright side of this thing. We shall sail the North -Pacific, capture the silver whale, return and see old America again in -safety. Mark my prophecy.” - -“I hope you have hit it right, George,” laughed Frank; “at least you are -right in looking on the bright side.” - -So the submarine voyagers left home in quite a cheerful frame of mind. - -But they little dreamed of the thrilling experiences which the near -future held. - -They had no means of guessing the terrible perils through which they -were to pass. - -A voyage under the sea can scarcely be attended by aught but danger and -risk. - -Readestown was soon left out of sight. - -The Dolphin sped on down the river current to the sea. Thus far Frank -had kept the boat on the surface. - -When the open sea was reached he said: - -“I think that for the first thousand miles of our course we will travel -faster under water. I have studied the ocean bed, and there are no -obstructions to encounter at the proper mean elevation.” - -“Then we are to start out at once with a thousand mile voyage under -water?” asked the explorer Stanhope. - -“Yes.” - -“Good! I am very glad of that. There is much in the Atlantic worthy of -study. You will make the Pacific by way of Cape Horn?” - -To Stanhope’s surprise Frank shook his head. - -“No,” he said. “That is the longest route.” - -“What other is there?” - -“By the Northwest Passage.” - -Stanhope was surprised. - -“Why, man,” he exclaimed, “that has never been discovered. It does not -exist!” - -“Yes, it does,” averred Frank, “but it is never navigable to surface -vessels, owing to its being choked with ice. But the Dolphin can go -under the ice.” - -“Under the ice?” - -“Exactly.” - -“Wonderful!” cried Stanhope, excitedly. “I never thought of that. It is -certainly the nearest way to the North Pacific. We shall pass into -Behring Sea?” - -The Dolphin was already out of sight of land, and headed northward. She -was a fast sailer, and rode the waves like a duck. - -Frank now decided to begin his submarine voyage. He went into the -pilot-house and pressed a lever. - -Instantly every door and window was hermetically sealed and the electric -lights were turned on full force. - -The Dolphin took a plunge beneath the surface. - -Down it went until the glare of the electric lights revealed a rare and -wonderful scene. - -There were marine plants of queer and beautiful sort, cliffs, crags and -reefs of vari-colored coral, thousands of fish of all hues and shapes, -and many other strange and marvelous things. - -The voyagers were for a time enchained by this wonderful exhibition. - -Particularly was Stanhope enchanted, and he was anxious to possess some -of the wonderful specimens that he saw. - -“How can I get some of that lovely coral, Frank?” he cried. “It is a -species I never saw before.” - -“There is only one way,” said Frank. - -“And how is that?” - -“Simply put on a diving suit and go out there and get them.” - -“Can I do that?” - -Before Frank could answer a startling and terrible thing happened. A cry -of terror came from Barney. - -The Celt had been in the pilot-house and chanced accidentally to press -the motive valve. Instantly the Dolphin darted forward like an arrow. - -Barney gripped the valve and tried to shut off the current and check the -awful speed of the boat. - -But he was unable to do this. For some reason or other the valve stuck -and would not move. - -No harm would have been done had the boat been a fathom higher in the -water, as there was no obstacle which she could not easily have passed. - -But a moment later there was a terrific rending shock. Every one was -thrown from his feet. - -The Dolphin came to a dead stop, and for an instant all was darkness. - - - - - CHAPTER IV. - THE SUNKEN WRECK—THE SHARK. - - -The crash had for an instant broken the current, but the light quickly -flashed up again. - -The electric engines were whirring like a top, and seemed likely to go -to smash. But Frank Reade, Jr., was almost instantly upon his feet. - -He rushed into the engine-room and checked them. The screw ceased its -mad and useless revolutions. - -The Dolphin had struck something. - -This was certain. But fortunately no breakage or puncture of the hull -had occurred, so there was no danger of death by drowning like rats in a -trap. - -The Dolphin was motionless in her position. - -Barney pulled himself out of a corner. Pomp crawled out of a heap of -furniture, and Stanhope emerged from a closet into which he had crashed. - -Nobody was hurt, but there were bruises and scratches galore. - -However, no one but was anxious to know the cause of the catastrophe. - -Accordingly all rushed into the pilot-house where Frank was focusing the -searchlight. This revealed the true state of affairs at once. - -The obstruction into which the Dolphin had crashed was nothing more nor -less than the sunken frame of a decayed vessel, half buried in the -sands. - -The nose of the Dolphin had become so firmly wedged in the timbers that -it was held fast. - -“Begorra, it’s stuck fast we are!” cried Barney, rubbing a bruised shin. -“Shure, Misther Frank, we’ll niver pull out av that!” - -“That is so, Frank!” cried Stanhope; “how can we ever extricate -ourselves?” - -“We can try,” said Frank, laconically. - -The young inventor carefully examined the position of the submarine -boat. To his great joy he saw that she was unhurt. - -Though she was tightly wedged in the debris of the wreck, there was no -visible damage done her. - -Frank hardly believed it possible to withdraw her from the wreck with -the aid of the screw alone. - -Yet he was constrained to make the attempt. - -So he went into the engine-room and started the motor upon the reverse. -The screw revolved furiously; the engines were exerted to their utmost. - -But all in vain. - -The electric boat could not be drawn from her position by hook or by -crook. The situation was dubious. - -Stanhope looked grave. - -“How is it, Frank?” he asked. “Are we done for?” - -The young inventor laughed. - -“I think not,” he said. “We shall find a way out of the scrape.” - -“But how?” - -“I cannot explain now.” - -All but Frank looked serious. The young inventor did not seem in the -least perturbed. - -He went forward again and more closely studied the position of the -Dolphin. Then he returned. - -“Barney,” he said, “bring me that case from the forward cabin in which -are the diving suits.” - -“All roight, sor.” - -Away, went the Celt upon his errand. He presently returned with a heavy -box upon his shoulders. - -This was deposited upon the cabin floor and opened. - -From it Frank took a diving suit, helmet and all. - -He proceeded at once to don it. - -“You are going to leave the boat, Frank?” asked Stanhope. - -“Yes.” - -“May I ask the privilege of accompanying you?” - -“If you wish,” replied Frank; “but my purpose is to saw away the timbers -which hold the Dolphin’s nose.” - -“I can help you.” - -“Yes.” - -At once Stanhope proceeded to don another suit. Soon both were attired, -ready to leave the boat. - -Frank armed himself with a pike and saw, as did Stanhope. - -Then they entered the vestibule. It quickly filled with water, and a -moment later they were able to emerge and walk upon the bed of the -ocean. - -Frank walked around the Dolphin and inspected its position. Stanhope -remained upon the opposite side. - -Then Frank mounted the timbers over the Dolphin’s bow, and began work -with his saw. He worked away with all his might to sever the heaviest -timber which held the head of the Dolphin. - -It was no light task, for the timber was of stoutest oak, but Frank kept -steadily at work. - -As soon as he was able to accustom himself to the pressure of the water, -Stanhope joined him. - -Both labored for fully an hour, and then the last timber was sawed, and -there was no doubt but that the boat could easily float away from the -wreck. - -The Dolphin was saved, and the party could once more go forward upon its -submarine journey. - -Stanhope endeavored to speak to Frank. But of course the young inventor -could not hear him. - -However, Frank guessed from his actions that he was endeavoring to do -this, so he advanced and placing his helmet close to Stanhope’s, -shouted: - -“Do you wish to speak to me?” - -The words sounded to Stanhope far, far distant, but he understood them, -and replied: - -“Is this the only way we can make ourselves understood?” - -“Yes.” - -“You think that the Dolphin is now able to be removed?” - -“Oh, yes.” - -“I am glad of that. Shall we return to the cabin now?” - -“Unless you wish to conduct some research. If so, this is your chance.” - -But Stanhope replied: - -“I think I will defer it until another time.” - -“Very well.” - -Frank turned to clamber down from the wreck, but even as he did so he -caught sight of a deadly peril. - -This was in the form of a huge body which he saw suddenly loom up in the -water not far distant. - -It was, as he saw at once, a species of shark, and a monster in size. -The creature had seen them and was moving toward them. - -Frank saw that there was not time to reach the cabin before the monster -would be upon them. - -For that he meant to attack them was a moral certainty. - -The young inventor gripped his companion’s arm in warning. Stanhope saw -the terrible peril. - -Instinctively he drew the pike from his belt and stood on his guard. The -shark, with a lightning-like movement, described a parabola about them. - -Frank knew that they might expect a downward attack from the monster. - -As it would have to turn upon its back to seize them, the opportunity to -strike a defensive blow would be good. - -And now came the attack. - -The shark came down from above like a thunderbolt. Those on board the -Dolphin saw this and were powerless to act. - -“Be me sowl! It’s a divil av a shark afther thim!” cried Barney. “An’ -shure there’s no way to help thim at all, at all!” - -“Golly, but dey jes’ be all killed!” screamed Pomp. “Don’ yo’ fink dar -be nuffin’ we kin do?” - -“Divil a bit!” - -Frank and Stanhope were ready to take care of themselves. - -As the shark descended upon them both crouched low. - -The creature’s open jaws were not four feet from Frank when he buried -the pike in the shark’s body. - -The shock knocked him over, and he rolled upon the deck of the sunken -ship. Stanhope made a blow at the fish, but missed it. - -The monster flashed by like a meteor, and once again shot up to make a -fresh attack. - -But the blow given it had told. - -The water was full of blood, and the shark writhed as if in pain. - -But once more it came down. - -Over upon its back it rolled. The horrid jaws were wide open. - -This time it had not the strength to come as swiftly as before. Its -movements were sluggish. - -And this gave Stanhope his chance to deal the monster a blow. - -Also Frank thrust his pike into the shark’s body. It was the finishing -stroke. - -The monster made a convulsive leap upward, beat the water furiously, and -then sank quivering but dying to the ocean bed. - -The struggle was over. Man had triumphed over brute. The divers were the -victors in this terrible battle. - -No time was wasted in returning to the cabin of the Dolphin. - -Frank and Stanhope were both much exhausted with the struggle, and both -were glad to get their diving suits off. - -Barney and Pomp welcomed them effusively. - -“Begorra, Misther Frank!” cried the Celt, “shure I was shakin’ in me -skin fer yez! But I niver yit seen yez outdone!” - -Frank laughed at this. - -“It was a close call, Barney,” he declared; “but we were lucky enough to -pull out of the scrape.” - -The Dolphin’s engines now were reversed, and she easily pulled out of -her predicament. - -So far as could be seen, she was not seriously injured. - -The spirits of the voyagers revived greatly, and the boat now went on -its way rapidly. - -But some one was constantly at the wheel. No chances were taken now. - -The searchlight threw its radiance for a full mile ahead. This enabled -all obstructions to be seen and avoided. - -The Dolphin proved wonderfully stanch and seaworthy. But at times her -sides would creak and groan, which was an indication that she was at too -great a depth. Then it would become necessary to raise her to a point -where the pressure would not be so tremendous. - -To attempt to describe in detail the wonders witnessed by the crew of -the Dolphin each day would require many volumes. - -Northward she kept for weeks, and then all became conscious of the fact -that they were getting into Arctic waters. - -Frank repeatedly studied his chart, and took note of the formation of -the ocean’s bed. - -One day he declared: - -“We are in the upper waters of Baffins Bay and under the ice. Above us -it must be twenty feet in thickness. If any accident should happen to -the Dolphin now we could never hope to reach the surface. We should be -buried forever in these lonely depths.” - -It was an appalling thought, and the voyagers exchanged glances. - -The words had barely left Frank’s lips when, as if to emphasize his -declaration, there came a stunning crash and the Dolphin seemed likely -to turn completely over. - - - - - CHAPTER V. - BATTLE WITH A WHALE. - - -Not one in the party but was hurled to the deck. But each gained his -feet quickly. - -“My goodness! We are lost!” cried Stanhope. - -But one thought was in Frank’s mind. He believed that the Dolphin had -run against a reef. - -Pomp had been in the pilot-house. It was a remissness in duty upon his -part if such was the case. - -But now from the pilot-house came the terrified cry: - -“Oh, Marse Frank, for de lov’ ob goodness, cum yere quick!” - -Frank was not slow to respond. - -He rushed into the pilot-house to find Pomp hanging to the wheel. The -boat seemed to be flying. - -“What is the matter? What did you strike?” shouted Frank. - -“Didn’t strike nuffin’, sah. Somefin’ struck us, an’ it was de berry -bigges’ fish eber dis chile see!” - -“A fish!” exclaimed Frank. - -“Yas, sah! Jes’ look ober yonder.” - -Frank had reversed the motive key, and the Dolphin had come to a stop. -Dead ahead, in the glare of the searchlight, was a monster body. - -What Pomp had called a fish Frank instantly recognized. - -It was a monster whale. - -The cetacean, with the curiosity and pugnacity of its species, had -boldly attacked this giant invader of its deep sea home. - -Full tilt it had rushed upon the Dolphin. Only the buoyancy and strength -of the submarine boat had saved it from being crushed like an eggshell. - -Even now it seemed to be preparing for another dash at the Dolphin. -Frank saw this. - -He instantly started the engine and whirled the boat about so as to meet -the whale head on. - -The Dolphin had a ram, and if the whale should come in contact with this -it would be a serious affair for him. - -And the sea monster seemed inclined to accept the challenge. - -One moment it hung there in the current; then it lowered its head -apparently, and made a convulsive movement with its mighty flukes. - -“It is coming!” cried Stanhope, excitedly. - -This was true enough. - -Instinctively all braced for the shock which they knew must come. - -Frank opened the lever wide. The Dolphin darted forward like lightning. - -But the whale, wary as its kind always are, and uncertain, suddenly took -a lightning-like downward plunge. - -The ram of the Dolphin barely scraped its back. The shock threw all off -their feet, but no further harm was done. - -Instantly Frank sprang to the wheel and whirled the Dolphin about. - -He knew what to expect, and this was that the whale would return to the -attack from a new quarter. - -Indeed he could already see the monster turning to carry out this plan. - -The Dolphin came about just in time; the whale once more faced its -leviathan opponent. - -This time the cetacean did not seem inclined to avoid the collision. It -bore down full tilt for the Dolphin. - -Frank instantly started the engines. - -Then came the collision. - -It was a most terrific one. - -The ram struck the whale square in the forehead. It glanced and plowed -its way through the monster. - -The whale was instantly killed, but the submarine boat was now in a fix. -The ram was immovably fixed in the flesh of the huge monster. - -This was really a serious matter. In vain Frank tried to back the boat -away. - -The engines were not powerful enough to extricate the ram. - -It was firmly fixed. - -And now the buoyant body of the whale began to rise. Being greater in -lightness than the Dolphin, it took it along with it. - -Up toward the surface went the boat and fish. - -Frank knew that the surface of the ocean was frozen solid. They would -not come to open air, but in contact with the ice above. - -And this was just what happened. - -There was a sudden jar, and the boat and whale rested against the -surface of ice. - -Under ordinary circumstances this might have done no damage. - -But the current now began to drag the boat and whale along the surface -of the ice forcibly. - -It was powerful at this spot, and Frank saw that something must be done, -or much damage would be done the Dolphin. - -The young inventor was for a moment at a loss just what to do. - -Then an idea occurred to him. - -They were scraping along the ice violently. Frank went below and brought -up a curious-looking object. - -It looked like a small pontoon boat, but something after the pattern of -the Dolphin. - -But Stanhope recognized its nature at once. - -It was a light torpedo, and could be discharged from a shaft just aft -the ram in the bow of the boat. - -“A torpedo!” exclaimed the great explorer. “Are you going to use it, -Frank?” - -“Yes.” - -“But——” - -“What?” - -“Is there no risk? May it not do us more harm than anything else?” - -“I think not,” replied the young inventor. “This is a very light one, -and the charge I think is not strong enough. If it will dislodge the -whale that is the best we may ask.” - -“Most certainly; but do you think it is sufficient?” - -“We can only try.” - -“That is right.” - -Frank went forward and placed the torpedo in the tube. - -This was operated by pneumatic pressure, but the force of expulsion was -great enough to send it a long way. - -Frank now fired the tube. The torpedo shot forth and struck the whale in -its side. The result was instantaneous. - -There was a shock. The Dolphin reeled and the water boiled about her. -Then as it cleared it was seen that the monster had been literally blown -in two pieces. - -The ram was almost liberated, and as the air bladder of the fish was -broken it now began to sink. - -Frank now rushed back to the cabin. - -Quickly he donned his diving suit. Stanhope, seeing the risk, tried to -remonstrate with him. - -But Frank did not listen; he left the cabin and was quickly out upon the -deck. - -He crept along until well out on the ram. In his right hand he carried a -keen hatchet. - -It was the work of but a few moments to cut away the section of blubber, -and the boat was free. - -At once it began to sink. - -Frank crept back into the cabin safely, and into the overjoyed arms of -his companions, who were indeed glad of his success. - -“That was a plucky thing to do, Frank,” cried Stanhope. - -But the young inventor only smiled. - -“There are more difficult things,” he declared; “there was no other -way.” - -But the Dolphin had now reached the bottom again. She was unscathed by -her thrilling experience. - -Frank now started her ahead upon her northward trip. - -The further north they proceeded, the more shallow, grew the ocean. - -Many curious things were seen. - -One day, as the boat was driving along at a lively rate, Barney, who was -in the wheel-house, saw an object dead ahead. - -As it was in the course of the boat he checked speed. Drawing nearer -slowly he focussed the electric light and received a startling surprise. - -At once he cried: - -“Whurroo! Misther Frank, wud yez cum here, sor?” - -Frank at once responded. - -“What is it, Barney?” - -“Shure, sor, it’s a ship!” - -“A ship?” - -“Yis, sor. Sunken under the wather, sor. A rale ship, sor!” - -At once Frank was interested. He gazed out through a dead-eye window, -and saw that Barney was right. - -There, in the path of the Dolphin was a sunken ship. It was full rigged, -and had apparently gone down with all sails set. - -What was more, it was a whaling vessel, as its blackened funnels and -high bulwarks attested. - -“A sunken whale ship!” cried Frank. - -Stanhope heard him. - -“Is it?” he cried. “Mercy! What a sad fate!” - -“But the Arctic holds many such.” - -“You are right. Shall we stop to search her, Frank?” asked the explorer. - -The young inventor shook his head. - -“I think not,” he replied. “It will be hardly worth while. Besides, we -must make this Northwest Passage before the Arctic winter sets in.” - -The Dolphin now entered a labyrinth of channels and straits. - -Only a master mind like Frank Reade, Jr.’s could have emerged -successfully from this tangle. - -But he succeeded, and one day, after a long threading of such passages, -he appeared in the cabin with a startling declaration. - -“We have made the Northwest Passage and shall soon emerge into the -Behring Sea. We will before many days be in hot pursuit of the silver -whale.” - -Stanhope sprang up and swung his cap excitedly. - -“Hurrah!” he shouted. “That is a great achievement in more than one -sense. We have proved the existence of the Northwest Passage, which has -been a subject of such doubt among mariners for hundreds of years.” - -“You mean that we have proved the existence of the passage, but not that -it is navigable,” said Frank. - -“Ah, but it is that!” - -“I fear not!” - -“And why not?” - -“There is every indication that it is perpetually blocked with ice. No -vessel could find its way through.” - -“Yet we did.” - -“You are caught!” he said. “We will allow that it is navigable for a -submarine boat. But only think! Very shortly we shall be in quest of the -silver whale!” - -“Let us hope that we shall succeed in finding him,” cried Stanhope, -hopefully. “And also the confession which will save Valentine Tucker.” - -“Amen to that.” - -The Dolphin plowed the waters of the Behring Sea. The frightful cold of -the Arctic waters now began to lessen. - -It was evident that they were nearing the warmer waters of the Pacific. -And in due time the Aleutian Isles were passed. - - - - - CHAPTER VI. - THE ENGLISH SHIP. - - -The Dolphin had made a wonderful trip. - -Under water for so many hundreds of miles, under Arctic ice, and through -the least known parts of the ocean she had safely come. - -Truly the voyagers had good reason to congratulate themselves upon the -success of their undertaking. - -But the really thrilling experiences of the voyage were before them, -though they little realized it. - -Into the North Pacific they made their way, and even into those -latitudes which it was believed were frequented by the wonderful silver -whale. - -Plenty of whales had been seen, but all were of the common variety. - -The random quest had now begun, for it could be little else. There was -no way of guessing the locality of the silver whale. - -The creature might swim those seas for years and not be encountered by -those in quest of it. But Frank hoped for better luck. - -At any moment there was the chance of coming across it. - -At the first opportunity Frank hoped to capture it. And thus the Dolphin -cruised aimlessly about. - -Of course she cruised on the surface most of the time, for here was -where it was believed the whale would be quickest seen. - -Every distant spouting whale was run down, only to find that it was a -common whale. - -At length even Stanhope began to lose courage. - -“We ought to get a glimpse of his whaleship soon,” said Frank one day, -after weeks of useless quest. “Is it not very strange?” - -“Indeed, I think so,” said Stanhope. “Yet I believe the time is near.” - -“You have good courage.” - -“Which is my good fortune.” - -“Indeed, that is so. An ordinary man would have given up the quest long -ago.” - -“I dare say.” - -But one day Barney remarked: - -“Sail ho!” - -This cry caused a little ripple of excitement. Frank answered: - -“A sail is it, Barney?” - -“Shure, sor, it is!” - -“Whereaway?” - -“Dead to windward, sor.” - -All went upon the platform deck of the Dolphin with glasses and viewed -the distant vessel. - -She carried a cloud of canvas, and was evidently a fast sailer. - -“Upon my word!” cried Stanhope, “she looks like one of the old-time -Indiamen or tea wagons!” - -“You are right,” agreed Frank. “But it can hardly be so. What would she -be doing in these waters?” - -“She may have been blown from her course.” - -“Begorra, mebbe she’s wan av thim fast English cutters what comes around -here poaching for Ameriky’s seals!” cried Barney. - -Stanhope gave a start. - -“I guess you’ve hit it, Barney,” he cried. “There is little doubt of -it.” - -“Shall we hail her?” asked Frank. - -Stanhope hesitated a moment. - -“If I thought we should gain any information of value,” he said, “I -would certainly be in favor if it.” - -“It shall be so. We can no more than try.” - -Frank went to the wheel-house and headed the Dolphin for the distant -ship. Barney went to the upper deck with a flag. - -The cutter was a fast sailer, but the Dolphin easily overhauled her. The -actions of the ship were very queer. She was evidently trying to run -away from the Dolphin. - -For some moments Frank was puzzled. - -“This is queer,” he exclaimed. “She seems to be afraid of us.” - -“Perhaps she thinks we are some sort of an American war cruiser,” -ventured Stanhope. - -Frank saw the truth at once. - -“Correct!” he cried. “Then our only way it to get within hailing -distance.” - -For miles the chase went on. The cutter spread every inch of canvas, but -the Dolphin overhauled her. - -When not one hundred yards astern of the big ship Frank mounted the -forward and highest deck. - -He had a speaking trumpet, and shouted: - -“Ship ahoy! What ship is that?” - -The captain evidently saw that to attempt to run away from the fleet -Dolphin was sheer folly. - -The rigging was crowded with sailors. These began to reef and haul, and -the ship came around to her helm. - -Then the captain himself appeared in the shrouds. - -“Ahoy!” he shouted. - -“Ahoy!” replied Frank. - -“This is the English cutter, Southampton. Who are - -“The American submarine boat, Dolphin,” replied Frank. - -“Ship of war?” - -“No; a private vessel. And we are in these waters upon an important -errand. We seek information from you.” - -This announcement had an electrical effect upon the cutter’s captain. - -The announcement that the Dolphin was not a war vessel changed the -complexion of things at once. - -Down came the big sails of the Southampton, and the captain shouted: - -“Come alongside. I’m glad to meet friends in these lonely waters. I’ll -help you all I can.” - -“That’s the way to talk,” said Frank. “I’ll go aboard.” - -“Will yez have the Dolphin’s boat, sor?” asked Barney. - -“Yes,” replied Frank. “Get it out as quick as you can.” - -The Celt needed no second bidding. - -He and Pomp were quickly at work. The boat was out in a jiffy. Frank -turned to Stanhope. - -“Do you want to go with me?” he asked. - -“Yes,” replied the other, eagerly. - -They stepped into the light craft and rowed away over the dancing waves. - -A moment later they were ascending the gangway of the Southampton. - -The captain met them at the head of the stairs. He was a genial-featured -son of Britain. - -“I greet you, gentlemen,” he said. “I am Theodore Briggs, captain of -this ship.” - -“I am Frank Reade, Jr., captain of the Dolphin,” replied Frank. “This is -my friend, Mr. Stanhope.” - -This formality over, the captain of the Southampton led the way to his -cabin. - -“You will share my hospitality,” he said. “A glass of old Madeira.” - -The wine was good, and at once established good feelings. - -After a few cursory remarks, Captain Briggs ventured to ask: - -“In your hail, Captain Reade, you vouchsafed the statement that I could -help you. I should be pleased to know in what way?” - -“Certainly,” replied Frank. “But first, let me tell you a strange -story.” - -Then he recited the object of their mission in these seas, and dwelt -particularly upon the sad fate of poor Albert Tucker. - -Captain Briggs listened with the deepest interest. - -When Frank had finished, he said: - -“Your tale interests me much, Captain Reade. Perhaps I may be of -assistance to you.” - -“Indeed!” exclaimed Frank, eagerly. - -“I have seen this white or silver whale. It is no myth, but a reality. -Not twenty-four since it blowed not fifty yards from our quarters. We -tried then to harpoon it, and chased it for some ways. But it was too -wary.” - -“That information is of the utmost value to me!” cried Frank, joyfully. -“For I know that the strange whale is yet in existence. It is hardly -likely that there are two of the species in this vicinity.” - -“I am glad, then, if I have been of service,” said the captain, warmly. - -“Indeed you have.” - -“Can I aid you in any other way?” - -“I thank you, but I think not. I will at once start the chase for the -monster. I hope to make his acquaintance soon.” - -“I hope you will, and that I may know the result of your attempt.” - -“You shall.” - -Frank went on deck and was escorted to the gangway. The captain of the -Southampton was a master of politeness. - -He greeted Frank warmly. - -But at this moment a great cry went up. - -“There she blows—the silver whale!” - -Instantly all eyes swept the sea. - -“Whereaway?” shouted Captain Briggs. - -“Two points to leeward!” - -There was no disputing the fact. There in plain view upon the surface of -the sea, its white sides glistening in the sunlight, was the silver -whale. - -The excitement on board both vessels was most intense. - -The sailors of the Southampton excitedly filled the shrouds. For a -moment Captain Briggs and Frank gazed at the monster without being able -to speak. - -Then Frank made a start for the gangway. He was about to leap down into -the boat with Stanhope, when Captain Briggs placed a hand upon his arm. - -“We will help you!” he cried. “I will lower boats, and we will capture -the monster.” - -“I thank you,” replied Frank, hastily; “pardon my sudden departure.” - -Then he dropped into the boat beside Stanhope. Barney and Pomp, on board -the Dolphin, with wonderful sagacity, had started the engines so as to -lessen the rowing distance. - -“Quick, George!” cried Frank. “We must get back to the Dolphin as soon -as possible. There is no time to lose.” - -“You are right,” cried Stanhope, as he bent to the oars. - -The light boat literally flew through the water. In less time than it -takes to tell it, they sprang aboard the submarine boat. - -Barney drew the boat aboard and secured it. Pomp had already started the -Dolphin in pursuit of the whale. - -Frank was quickly in the pilot-house. - -He grasped the wheel, and then the boat shot forward like a flash. The -Dolphin was a very speedy craft. - -The whale would have been quickly impaled on her ram, but at that moment -it seemed to take a sudden freak and dived. - -Down it instantly went out of sight. Frank was for a moment chagrined. - -But he instantly took active measures to pursue. He pressed the -reservoir valve and the Dolphin sank. - -Down for a hundred feet she went. - -Frank did not believe that the whale would dive deeper than this. - -With the descent of the Dolphin Frank instantly pressed the electric -valve. - -Instantly the sea for a great radius about was illumined. - -Frank saw the distant form of the whale racing before the light like -mad. - -The young inventor instantly set the pace. - -On through the water went the mad flight of pursuer and pursued. - -It was indeed hard to say which held the advantage. - -The whale seemed to hold its own by gyratory motions which it was -difficult for the Dolphin to follow with accuracy. - - - - - CHAPTER VII. - CHASING THE SILVER WHALE. - - -But still Frank believed that the Dolphin was gaining. - -He entertained one fond hope. - -This was that the whale would turn and show fight. He knew the inherent -pugnacity of the species. - -But it did not. - -For some reason or other it chose to hold its erratic course. To attempt -to overtake it was impossible. - -Frank saw this, but yet hoped that some turn of fortune would aid him. -The chase came to a termination, though, in a peculiar way. - -Suddenly the whale vanished as quickly as though dispelled into mist. -Frank fancied that it had taken a turn at right angles. - -He instantly slackened the engines. The Dolphin was coming about when -she found herself immersed in a cloud, which even the electric light -could not penetrate. - -Nothing could be seen in any direction. All was blackness. It was an -astounding turn of affairs. - -“Great heavens!” cried Stanhope. “What has happened?” - -The Dolphin was at a standstill, preparatory to coming about. - -For an instant Frank did not know what to do. - -Which way had the whale gone? What did the sudden wave of darkness mean? - -The answer came almost instantly, and in a startling way. - -Suddenly at the pilot-house window there loomed up a giant face, as full -of deviltry and cunning as ever was seen. - -It had a hawk-like beak, cruel jaws, and eyes round and cat-like. Great -arms, adorned with curious feelers of spongy material, completely -enveloped the hull of the boat. - -In that instant all recognized the nature of the creature. - -“An octopus!” screamed Stanhope. - -It was truly one of that monster variety of cuttlefish or octopus which -inhabit the depths of the Pacific. - -The black mist in the water was now easily explained. - -The octopus possesses a bag filled with an inky fluid which it dispenses -through the water upon the approach of danger. - -Frank was filled with horror and dismay. Not that he feared the attack -of the octopus, but it was the means of his losing track of the white -whale. - -The arms of the octopus held the boat securely. Its ravenous beak beat -furiously against the cabin window. - -Of course its strength was not sufficient to break it, nor could any -harm be done the Dolphin. - -But it was a question of no light sort as to how they were to release -themselves from the clutches of the monster. Of course this must be done -before they could hope to proceed. - -“What a shame!” cried Stanhope. “We have now lost track of the silver -whale.” - -“It is hard luck,” agreed Frank. - -“We must make the best of it.” - -“Of course. First to get rid of this encumbrance and then to go on.” - -Frank Reade, Jr., was not the one to be puzzled by a contingency of this -kind—at least, he could not be baffled. - -He had soon hit upon an expedient. - -From the engine-room he had procured a long coil of wire; then he donned -some rubber gloves and connected the wire with the dynamos. - -Enough of the current could be thus furnished to kill a dozen men. - -Frank handled the wire carefully. - -The feelers of the octopus were pressed against the steel frame of the -pilot-house. Frank made a clever circuit, throwing the current suddenly -into the steel frame. - -The effect was electrical and fatal to the octopus. - -It received the whole charge of a number of thousand volts. At once its -huge arms relaxed, and it sank back. - -The Dolphin was freed from its encumbrance, and now could go ahead with -ease. - -The inky cloud which had obscured the water had now become dispelled. -The searchlight’s rays flashed everywhere. - -But the silver whale was nowhere to be seen. - -It had made good its escape. Once more it was like looking for a needle -in a haystack. - -Certainly the outlook was discouraging. But Frank Reade, Jr., had the -right kind of pluck. - -He would never give up while there was a certainty that the silver whale -was in existence. - -“We will find him again!” he declared. “Possibly he is even now not far -off.” - -“Perhaps on the surface,” ventured Stanhope. - -“Exactly.” - -Frank touched the lever, and the boat instantly rose to the surface. As -it came up into daylight every eye scanned the sea. - -Everywhere was the unbroken expanse of rolling brine. Only one object -was visible, and that was a white sail far distant on the horizon. - -That it was the ship Southampton was probable. - -“Shall we rejoin her?” asked Stanhope. - -“I think not,” replied Frank. “Nothing will be gained. Let her go her -way. We may work better alone.” - -So this was the last seen of the English cutter. Her sails were soon -invisible. - -For some while the Dolphin traveled on the surface of the sea. Then -Frank decided to go down. - -So the Dolphin descended once more to submarine depths. - -For a whole day she kept on thus. Then, as night was coming on, the -object of the quest was again seen. - -The silver whale was floating lazily in a growth of submarine plants not -a quarter of a mile distant. It did not seem conscious of the approach -of the Dolphin. - -Frank was in the pilot-house. - -The young inventor instantly brought the Dolphin to a stop. He had -decided this time upon more cautious tactics. - -He was determined to make sure of his game this time. - -He allowed the Dolphin to float gradually nearer to the monster. - -Stanhope was with him in the pilot-house. - -The explorer watched Frank’s tactics with great eagerness. - -“You have given up the idea of trying to run down and ram the whale?” he -asked. - -“Yes,” replied Frank. “I am going to try a different game.” - -“Torpedoes?” - -“Yes.” - -Frank took a torpedo and went forward. He placed it in the tube. Drawing -a careful line on the whale, he pressed the pneumatic lever. - -There was a recoil and a muffled report. The torpedo had sailed through -the water apparently in a straight course for the whale. - -Had it struck the cetacean it would have proved its end. But -unfortunately this was not the case. - -The torpedo just passed over the body of the whale. Gliding fifty yards -beyond it struck a reef, and exploded with terrible force. - -For a few moments the water literally boiled in the vicinity. - -The whale shot forward like a stone from a catapult. - -One moment it was visible flying in the distance. - -Quick as thought Frank saw his mistake and acted. - -He sprang into the pilot-house and pressed the motor key. The boat shot -forward like a flash. - -Straight after the whale it went. One moment the latter was visible. -Then a great wall of blackness loomed up and the whale vanished. - -Not recognizing the nature of this trick, and fearing a dangerous -obstacle, Frank pressed the lever forward and brought the boat to a -stop. - -“Great Scott!” cried Stanhope, excitedly, “it is a big submarine cave, -Frank.” - -“A cave!” gasped the young inventor. - -“Certainly. A cave under the sea. The whale has gone into it.” - -This was certainly the truth. - -Frank was greatly surprised. He gazed into the mouth of the cavern in -amazement. - -It extended far into the bowels, of the earth. - -Frank brought the searchlight to bear upon the inner regions of the -cave. - -A wonderful sight was revealed. - -It seemed to be carved out of a stone which was emerald-like in color -and broken into various conformations. - -The sight was dazzling, and the explorers gazed upon it spellbound. - -“Begorra! but it’s a beautiful sight!” cried Barney, with mouth agape. -“Did any av yez iver see the loikes av it?” - -“Indeed, it is grand beyond anything I have ever seen!” exclaimed -Stanhope. - -But Frank was the first to recover from the spell of wonder upon the -party. - -He was looking for the whale. - -It had vanished into one of the labyrinthian passages and left no trace -behind it. - -How far this extended none in the party could guess. - -But the Dolphin was able to penetrate some distance into the cavern, for -the arches were high. - -For what seemed like an interminable distance the Dolphin threaded its -way into the depths. - -Frank was hopeful, even sanguine, that the silver whale was at last -entrapped. - -Of course there was the possibility that it had escaped by some other -outlet. In this case it was no doubt by this time far away. - -But Frank pressed forward as far as the size of the Dolphin would admit. - -Then the sides of the submarine boat collided with the walls of stone. -It could go no further. - -Here was a predicament. The voyagers exchanged puzzled glances. What was -to be done? - -Frank was thoughtful. Stanhope paced up and down nervously. Barney -sputtered and Pomp fumed. - -“Begorra! I niver see the bate av it!” cried the Celt; “that whale is -loike the divil’s own. He do be squeezing out av the smallest holes I -iver see!” - -“Golly, but I done fink he am got away now fo’ suah!” rejoined Pomp. “It -am a drefful shame we didn’t shoot it wif dat torpedo!” - -“Bejabers, it’s a hoodoo yez are, naygur!” declared Barney, unable to -restrain giving Pomp a jab. - -The darky shook his woolly head. - -“Yo am drefful smart, Mistah I’ish,” he retorted. “If yo’ don’ look out -yo’ might die young.” - -“Begorra, I’ll surely die afore this voyage is out if yez bring us any -more such luck, yez omadhaun!” - -Barney’s bantering manner was like a red flag in the eyes of a mad bull -to Pomp. - -“Don’ yo’ call me any sich names ag’in, sah, or by mah soul I done gib -yo’ de worst trashin’ yo’ eber had.” - -“Whurroo! Mebbe yez had betther thry it!” howled Barney, dancing about -like a dervish, and all ready for a ruction. - -It began to look as if one would occur. - - - - - CHAPTER VIII. - THE CONFESSION FOUND. - - -But before the controversy could be brought to an issue or a decision a -thrilling thing occurred. - -A terrific yell escaped Stanhope’s lips. - -“Look out!” he screamed, “for your lives, everybody! Take care!” - -Frank Reade instantly sprang forward. The explorer was in the -pilot-house window. - -He gripped a section of the partition, and with one finger pointed ahead -down the pathway of electric light. - -There was the whale coming like a meteor head on for the Dolphin. - -It had evidently been to the extreme end of the passage, and turning, -was now making a mad charge for the enemy in its path. - -Fury personified was the silver monster, as with wide open jaws it came -straight down for the craft. - -But Frank quickly pressed the lever and set the engines in motion. It -was just the contingency he wished. - -He realized that the game was already bagged. - -If the whale struck the ram of the Dolphin its fate would be sealed. -This was beyond dispute. - -On like a meteor came the monster. - -There was a brief flash of silver in the glare of light, then a stunning -shock. - -It seemed as if the Dolphin would go to pieces. - -Portable objects went crashing about the cabin. - -But when the boat once more became still and all had recovered from the -terrific blow, a startling sight was revealed. - -The whale had struck the ram head on, and the keen steel projection had -literally split the monster to its vitals. - -Glancing along the course of the jaw, the ram had cut the whale half in -two. - -It was as dead as a door post. The famous silver whale was no more. - -Perhaps the most excited of the party was Stanhope. - -The famous explorer could hardly contain himself. - -“Hooray!” he shouted. “We have carried out our project! The game is -won!” - -“And the silver whale is ours!” rejoined Frank. - -“You are right, Frank. Now, the next thing is to investigate its stomach -and see if the metal case can be found.” - -“It shall be done.” - -Preparations were at once made to carry out this plan. The diving suits -were donned, and all equipped themselves with sharp knives and pikes. - -It was a critical time, for all depended upon the success of this -attempt to find the metal ease containing the confession. - -Of course, there was only a slight possibility that it had remained -intact in the whale’s stomach. - -There was the likelihood that other substances had long since corroded -and consumed it. - -In that case Valentine Tucker must continue to languish for the crime of -which he was not guilty. - -All that could be done would then have been done. At least the party -could console themselves with this thought. - -Work was at once begun dissecting the stomach and intestines of the -whale. It was no slight task. - -It was necessary to proceed with the utmost caution and care. Every -little shred, every cell was carefully looked into. - -But as the inspection progressed it became more and more certain that -the metal case was not among the contents of the stomach. - -Some foreign substances were found. A pewter cup, a knife worn dull, and -what looked like a marling-spike, but so consumed that it could hardly -be identified. - -Certainly the metal case was not among the contents of the stomach. It -looked as if the theory and the enterprise had signally failed. - -The divers sat down for a moment to rest. - -They were deeply disappointed. - -Conversation was out of the question, for one could not make himself -heard except when the helmets were placed close together. - -But as they sat there the water current lifted a part of the lining of -the whale’s stomach and deposited it across Stanhope’s knee. - -He was about to brush it away when something caused him to halt. -Instantly he lifted the shred of flesh and membrane and passed his hand -over it. - -There, grown into the lining, was an object a trifle larger than a man’s -hand. - -From outward appearance it looked like a tumor growth, but Stanhope’s -fingers detected the hard substance underneath. - -He knew well enough that it was quite possible for objects to grow into -the lining even of the human stomach. - -A wild, eager hope seized him. - -Instantly he drew the blade of his knife across the membrane. An object -slipped out. - -It was rusty and corroded, but in the glare of the electric light it was -not hard for him to recognize its character at once. - -It was the metal case. - -Stanhope held it up with insane gestures. Frank, Barney and Pomp saw and -understood. - -Instantly all started for the cabin of the submarine boat. - -They were quickly aboard, and once the diving suits were off Stanhope -yelled with glee: - -“Hurrah! We have succeeded! Here is what will save the life of Valentine -Tucker! It is an act of Providence!” - -The corroded case lay upon the cabin table. - -Frank looked at it. - -“Do you believe this is the particular case?” he asked. - -“It is hardly likely that there is any other,” replied the explorer. - -“True, but——” - -“What?” - -“It has been a long time exposed to destructive agents. Perhaps the -papers inside are consumed.” - -Stanhope had thought of this. There was a light of anxiety in his eyes, -but he said: - -“We will hope for the best. Let us know our fate.” - -The hermetical sealing of the case was yet intact, and rendered doubly -so by rust. - -It was quite impossible to open it without destroying the case itself. -But Stanhope did not hesitate to do this. - -He struck the metal a hard blow. - -Instantly the case parted. To the delight of all, a crisp, folded paper -rolled out. - -It was covered with writing, and was as intact as the day it was placed -there. - -At the bottom of the confession was the name of Duncan Crane, and also -that of the witnesses. The evidence was complete. - -Stanhope was the most delighted man in the world. - -He carefully gathered up the remains of the metal case and the papers -and placed them securely away. Then he declared unctuously: - -“I am ready for anything. What joy I shall bring to the sorrowing wife -and stricken husband!” - -“I hardly think their pleasure will be greater than yours,” said Frank, -with a laugh. - -“Very true,” agreed Stanhope; “this is the happiest achievement of my -life, I can tell you.” - -The remains of the silver whale were left in the cavern. The Dolphin -backed out and into the open sea. - -Then Frank touched the lever and she flew up to the surface. - -All around was the unbroken expanse of sea. - -To the horizon line it extended almost in a dead calm. But as the -voyagers went out on deck to enjoy the bracing air, Stanhope cried: - -“Sail ho!” - -It was easy to locate the sail just below the line. - -It was rising rapidly, and they were evidently in the vessel’s course. - -What the character of the craft was it was not easy as yet to tell. - -But most of the party reckoned that it was the Southampton, until after -it had become more plainly visible. - -Then it was settled beyond all doubt that it was not the English cutter. - -Curiosity impelled all to wish to learn the character of the strange -vessel. - -So the Dolphin headed toward her. - -Every moment the two vessels drew nearer. Then Frank, who had been -studying the unknown vessel through a glass, declared: - -“It is a brig of the first class and she has not yet sighted us. We are, -however, directly in her course.” - -“Shall we wait and speak her?” asked Stanhope. - -“I think we will.” - -“Is it not curious that she has not sighted us yet?” - -“I think not. You see, our boat rests so low in the water that she would -be easily overlooked.” - -“Exactly. I have great curiosity to know what vessel this is, and what -her mission is in this out-of-the-way part of the world.” - -“We shall soon know.” - -Nearer every moment drew the unknown vessel. - -And now it was seen that she had sighted the Dolphin. - -This was made manifest by a gun fired from her bow. - -The Dolphin could not answer save by displaying a flag. This was, -however, recognized. - -Nearer the two boats drew, and soon the brig was in speaking distance. - -It was seen that she floated the American flag. - -Her appearance was, however, a mystery, for she did not have the bearing -of either a whaler or a trader. - -But the mystery was soon solved. - -“Ahoy!” came from the brig. - -“Ship ahoy!” replied Frank. - -“What craft are you?” - -“The submarine boat Dolphin, of Readestown, U. S. A.” - -“Submarine boat?” - -“Yes.” - -“Jewhittaker! What kind of a craft may that be?” came back the -astonished query. “Not for sailing under the sea?” - -“Yes,” replied Frank, “just for that. What ship are you?” - -“The ship Belden. Captain Uriah Snow, from New Bedford, U. S. A.” - -“I am captain of this boat, the Dolphin, Frank Reade, Jr. I give you my -compliments.” - -“The same to you. Will you not come aboard?” - -“Aye, aye!” - -Frank turned to Pomp and Barney and said: - -“Get out the pontoon boat. We will pay Captain Uriah a visit.” - - - - - CHAPTER IX. - THE VALLEY OF PEARLS. - - -Barney and Pomp were not slow in obeying this command. - -The pontoon was quickly out of the cabin and the air-chambers filled. - -Then all three took seats in it. - -Stanhope was left aboard the Dolphin to look out for matters until their -return. - -Quickly the pontoon pulled over to the gangway of the Belden. - -Then Frank mounted quickly to the deck, where he was met by Captain -Snow. - -Barney and Pomp were left in the boat to chat and gas with the sailors -of the big brig, and they kept their end up well. - -Captain Uriah Snow was a tall, shrewd-looking man of perhaps fifty years -of age. - -He shook Frank’s hand warmly. - -“I am glad to meet you, Captain Reade,” he said; “pray come into the -cabin.” - -“Thank you.” - -In the cabin, as usual, wine and the customary civilities were indulged -in. Then Captain Snow said bluntly: - -“Of course you must have some mission in this part of the world with -your submarine boat, Mr. Reade?” - -“I have accomplished it,” said Frank. - -“Indeed!” - -“Success has been mine.” - -“You are fortunate. But what may your mission have been?” - -Frank as briefly as possible told of the quest for the silver whale and -the object therefor. - -Snow listened with interest. - -“Wonderful!” he cried, as Frank finished; “it is wonderful!” - -Then he sprang to his feet and paced the deck excitedly. Frank was, of -course, not a little surprised. - -But Captain Uriah suddenly recollected himself and paused. - -“Pardon me!” he exclaimed. “I was so deeply engrossed that I quite -forgot myself. There is a matter upon my mind which I must broach to -you. It is a great project, and I know I shall have your co-operation.” - -“Indeed!” was all Frank could say. - -“No doubt I surprise you; but I am very much in earnest. It is a scheme -which I have been some years in bringing about. But its safe -consummation will certainly bring me a great fortune. This I will -willingly share with you.” - -Frank was interested. - -“I should be pleased to know of your project,” he said. - -“Good! I knew that I would get your interest. The fact that you have a -submarine boat makes me feel perfectly sure of success.” - -“If I can help you in any way,” said Frank, “I shall be very happy to do -so.” - -“A thousand thanks. But now let me tell you my story. - -“A dozen years ago I was upon the staff of a corps of naval engineers, -sent by the Government to obtain soundings in these seas, and to make as -accurate a survey as possible of the ocean bed at this point.” - -Frank nodded in reply. The subject was getting more absorbing. - -“We made soundings,” continued Captain Uriah, “and came in the course of -our survey across a deep valley. At every rise of the sounding shaft -there were brought up with the mud indications of a deposit of pearls of -priceless value, as they were of the finest quality. - -“We became satisfied that beneath us, and for the distance of a mile -there existed a valley of pearls in which there lay a mighty fortune.” - -Frank gave a start. - -“A valley of pearls!” he exclaimed. “That is indeed wonderful. I am much -interested, Captain Snow.” - -“I knew that you would be. But to continue: As soon as the survey was -completed of course our cutter was obliged to return home. - -“We knew that we were leaving a mighty fortune behind us, but we could -not help that. - -“We were under orders and in the service of the United States -Government. Our orders had been to make soundings and a survey and then -to report at once at San Francisco. - -“But, nevertheless, we took careful bearings, and felt sure that we -could return to the exact spot at some future day. - -“Best-laid plans often fail, however. Before we could reach San -Francisco, we were overtaken by a terrible storm. The cutter was not -exactly seaworthy, and had ought to have been condemned before the -cruise began. She sprang a leak, and we were obliged to take to the -boats. - -“Myself and Lieutenant Fish were the last to leave the vessel. - -“We were left only the captain’s gig, but by the best of good fortune, -it weathered the storm, and we were picked up four days later by a -French brig. - -“The other members of the cutter’s crew were never heard from. They -doubtless perished. - -“Fish died in ’Frisco of the effects of our four days on the sea, and I -was the only living person possessed of the knowledge of the locality of -the valley of pearls and its bearings. - -“For several years I drifted about, striving to get enough together to -procure a ship and crew and come hither. I have at last secured this -stanch vessel, and here I am.” - -Frank drew a deep breath. - -“In what manner do you expect to recover the pearls?” he asked. - -“Ah, that has been the problem,” replied Captain Snow. “I have on board -every sort of diving apparatus. But the depth is so great that I fear -the risk of descending.” - -“An ordinary diving suit would never do,” said Frank. - -“But I have a plan for dredging. It is not of the most perfect kind——” - -“Wait,” said Frank, with resolution. “Set all your doubts at rest. I -have a plan by which you can recover your pearls. If you will accept the -offer I will place the Dolphin at your disposal.” - -A glad, eager cry escaped Captain Uriah’s lips. - -“That is grand!” he cried. “I had not dared to broach the matter to you. -But I see that you are very kindly disposed to assist me. There is -fortune enough there for many and all of us.” - -Frank made a deprecatory gesture. - -“I care not for the fortune,” he said; “but I am interested in your -project and will gladly help you.” - -“A thousand thanks!” cried Captain Uriah, wildly; “the problem is then -all settled. With your submarine boat it will be easy enough to recover -enough of the pearls to satisfy us. I shall never forget this favor, Mr. -Reade.” - -“Don’t mention it,” said Frank, politely. “Are we far from the locality -of the pearl valley?” - -“I believe we are not a dozen miles from the spot.” - -“Then let us locate it at once. If you will come aboard the Dolphin it -shall be placed at your disposal.” - -“I will do so.” - -Captain Uriah hustled away to make provision. Soon he was at the gangway -all in readiness with mining tools and two of his crew. - -They entered one of the ship’s boats and were rowed over to the Dolphin, -as the pontoon was too light to hold them all. - -It had been arranged that the Belden should hover about the vicinity for -several days, or until the Dolphin should return from her submarine -quest. - -Then all went aboard the Dolphin. - -Frank showed Captain Uriah over the boat, explaining to him its -mechanism. - -The old captain was more than interested. He was dazed. - -“Well, well!” he exclaimed in a dreamy way, “I can hardly realize it -all! It seems as if I must be in some other part of the world. I cannot -understand it.” - -Then Frank pressed the lever which hermetically sealed doors and -windows. - -The Dolphin plunged beneath the surface. Down she went until the -electric lights showed the gleaming sands of the ocean bed. - -Then began the quest for the valley of pearls. - -For fully a day the Dolphin cruised about. Then the electric light -showed a half mile distant huge pillars of stone, showing the entrance -to a submarine valley or sink. - -The Dolphin approached this rapidly. - -Reaching the huge pillars it passed between them. The valley of pearls -was spread to view. - -There they lay in heaps upon the bed of the valley. They glistened and -shone in the electric light beautifully. - -Truly it was a wonderful sight. Words cannot describe the keen joy of -Captain Uriah. - -He danced and sang and screamed in his delight. - -“By the horn spoon!” he cried, “my fondest dreams are realized! Pearls, -pearls, beautiful pearls! Truly they are gorgeous beyond all -description.” - -Even the phlegmatic voyagers of the Dolphin, who had become hardened to -the wonders of the sea, could not help but admire the display. - -“Upon my word!” cried Stanhope, “I don’t mind possessing a few of those -gems myself.” - -The Dolphin was allowed to rest upon the bottom. Then Frank brought out -some diving suits. - -Captain Uriah wanted suits for himself and his men. Fortunately there -were enough, and Frank did not demur. - -It was arranged that they should go out and gather the richest of the -pearls, and that they should return as soon as this was done. - -None of the Dolphins party decided to participate in the quest. - -So donning the diving suits Captain Uriah and his men left the Dolphin. - -It required some little time for them to get accustomed to the pressure -of the water upon their helmets. - -But they finally overcame this and began to mine for the pearls. - -This was slow work and not altogether fruitful. - -While there were thousands of the pearls upon the bed of the valley, -only a few of them were fit to preserve. - -Many were imperfect, many crumbled to powder, and only one in fifty was -a perfect and valuable gem. - -But there were, all the same, many rare, beautiful and valuable -specimens, and these Captain Uriah diligently searched for. - -For hours the pearl miners worked, and with much success. Then suddenly -Captain Uriah threw up his arms and fell in a heap. - -Barney, who was in the pilot-house saw this, and gave a yell of wild -alarm. - - - - - CHAPTER X. - THE STORM. - - -The Celt knew fully what was the trouble with Captain Uriah. - -The pressure upon the helmet had lasted so long that faintness or -syncope had descended upon the luckless man. - -There was danger that he would die before he could be got aboard the -Dolphin, and Barney realized this. - -So he yelled: - -“Misther Frank, for the love av Heaven, cum quick! Shure there’s the -divil to pay! The captain has been overcome, sor!” - -Frank needed no second bidding. - -Quick as a flash he rushed into the cabin. He sprang into a diving suit, -locked the helmet with a click, set the generator going, and then sprang -into the vestibule. - -All this was done with great rapidity. - -Then he opened the outer door and was in the sea. - -The companions of Captain Uriah were staggering from the same cause. - -They had been too long subjected to the pressure. - -Frank motioned to them to go aboard the Dolphin instantly. - -Then he sprang to Captain Uriah’s side. - -The captain lay partly upon his back, and Frank saw through the helmet -window that his face was horribly distorted. - -The young inventor instantly picked him up bodily and started for the -Dolphin. - -He reached the rail and dragged the overcome man into the vestibule. - -It was but a moment’s work to close the door and expel the water. Then -Frank tore away the helmet clasps. - -Captain Uriah was like one dead. But Barney had appeared on the scene -instantly with a stimulant. - -This was administered, and in a few moments all were overjoyed to see -the old captain revive. - -He opened his eyes and looked about him. - -“It was a close call, my friend,” said Frank, cheerily, “but we’ve -pulled you through.” - -Captain Uriah remained in a sitting posture. - -“What happened?” he asked, feebly. - -“You were overcome,” said Stanhope. - -“Overcome?” - -“Yes.” - -“How did that happen?” - -“Why, you simply stayed out there in the water too long. The pressure -was too great for a beginner like you.” - -Captain Uriah nodded his head slowly. - -“Maybe you are right,” he said. “But why didn’t it affect the others -so?” - -“It did,” replied Frank. “They have come aboard also.” - -“Ugh!” exclaimed the captain, struggling to his feet. “I’ll be all right -in a little while, but the pearls——” - -“Are all safe,” said Frank. “Pomp went out and got them.” - -This was true. While they were resuscitating the captain, Pomp had gone -out and brought in the sack of pearls. - -Captain Uriah was soon himself again, and a few hours later came into -Frank’s cabin. - -He poured out a heap of pearls on the table, and said: - -“Take such of them as you want, Frank.” - -“I don’t want any,” replied the young inventor. “I have no use for them, -captain. I am a rich man, anyway. You must keep them yourself.” - -“Do you mean that?” - -“Yes.” - -“But what will repay you?” - -“I ask no pay. I am pleased to have been able to serve you.” - -“Well,” said Captain Uriah, bringing his hand down on the table with a -thump, “you are the biggest-hearted man I ever knew. Mark my words, -before I die I will repay you!” - -Frank laughed. - -“Do not ever disturb yourself about that,” he said; “it is all right. -But how much longer will we remain here?” - -“Not a minute!” - -“What! Have you finished your work?” - -“Every bit. I have got all the fortune I want right here.” - -Captain Uriah poured the pearls back into the bag. He turned to the -door. Frank arose, saying: - -“Then if you are all through we will go to the surface.” - -“That suits me.” - -The pearl-hunting expedition was over. - -Captain Snow was now possessed of what he believed would make him a very -wealthy man. - -Naturally he was happy. - -But he was not selfish. He intended that every member of his crew should -have a fair share. - -Frank sent the Dolphin to the surface at once. - -But as she came up out of the water into daylight there was revealed to -the crew a thrilling state of affairs. - -A mighty yellow cloud hung from horizon to zenith, and was sweeping down -into the east. - -The sea was rough and tumbling in long and uneven billows. A heavy wind -went soughing by. - -A terrible storm was at hand. In fact a literal tornado threatened. - -Far to the southward was a white sail. - -That it was the Belden seemed a certain fact. Captain Uriah viewed the -situation anxiously. - -“I hope they will get down to bare poles before this blast!” he -declared. “It is going to be a fearful one!” - -“It is possible we can reach her before the storm comes on,” said Frank. - -“I wish we could.” - -“I will try.” - -Frank shouted to Barney to put on all speed. The Dolphin shot away over -the waves like a meteor. - -She was an extremely swift boat in any sea, and the heavy rollers did -not disturb her. - -On she ran like a bird. - -The Belden was standing up to the wind with fore and main topsails so -that Captain Uriah’s mind was easy. - -Yet he was naturally desirous of reaching the ship before the storm -should strike her. - -Every moment the Dolphin drew nearer. She was even sighted by the crew -of the Belden. - -The flash and report of a signal gun was heard. - -“We shall make it!” cried Captain Uriah, excitedly. “You shall see!” - -But even as the words left his lips there came a distant bellowing -sound, a rumble like thunder, and then the storm burst. - -It was a terribly grand moment. - -It seemed literally as if all the elements had combined in one fearful -effort to outdo pandemonium. - -Rain fell in sheets; the sea ran mountains high and tossed the frail -Dolphin about like an eggshell. - -Frank saw that it was utterly impossible to reach the Belden. - -He knew that the safety of his own boat depended upon prompt action. - -So he opened the reservoir lever and let the boat go down. - -One hundred fathoms beneath the surface the storm was not felt. - -The Dolphin glided along slowly. - -Captain Uriah was not a little worried about his ship. - -“Have no fears,” said Frank. “She will outride it, I know. Then we will -find her safe enough.” - -“She will if the lubbers handle her right,” declared the captain; “but I -am afraid they won’t.” - -At least it did no good to borrow trouble, and realizing this, the -captain became more cheerful. - -“What do you care?” said Stanhope. “You have a large fortune in pearls. -You can buy many such ships.” - -Thus Captain Uriah was consoled. - -The Dolphin cruised aimlessly about in the meanwhile. - -The barometer yet showed that there was disturbance above, so those in -the cabin of the Dolphin proceeded to make themselves easy until the -storm should pass. - -And now by way of diversion Barney and Pomp provided their quota in the -line of a musical entertainment. - -The Celt had a genuine Irish fiddle which he solemnly asserted had been -in his family for ten generations. - -“Shure, it’s dearer to me than the apple av me eye!” he declared. -“Didn’t me ancistors play it in the coort av the Oirish kings afore iver -England got her bould foot on the neck av ould Oireland!” - -The amount of melody which Barney could evoke from that antiquated -fiddle was indeed wonderful. - -He could rattle off jigs, and play and sing ballads by the score. - -His voice was a fine baritone, and he sang well. - -Pomp, on the other hand, was provided with a fund inexhaustible of negro -melodies savoring of plantation days. - -He played the banjo and the bones, danced a clog dance and could sing in -a full tenor voice. - -They played and sang to the company until completely exhausted. Captain -Uriah’s sailors were particularly delighted and cheered them roundly. - -Thus several hours were passed in the cabin. - -Frank finally went to the barometer and cried, joyfully: - -“The storm is over!” - -“Hurrah!” cried Captain Uriah. “Let us go to the surface.” - -“Is it best?” asked the young inventor. - -“Why not?” - -“Darkness has come on.” - -This was true. With the going down of the storm had come night. - -Those on board the Dolphin under the sea had no means of knowing this -save by the chronometer. - -Captain Uriah was thoughtful a moment. - -Then he said: - -“I think we had better, Frank.” - -“All right,” agreed the young inventor. “It shall be so.” - -He touched the lever and the boat sprang upward. - -Up, up, she went, and rose from the depths into the night air. Above was -the moonlit sky. All around them was the storm-swept but calm sea. - -Instinctively all looked for the lights of the Belden. - -But even to the horizon they were not to be seen. - -The ship must have been driven many miles from her course. - -Here was a predicament. Captain Uriah was disposed to regard it -seriously, but Frank said: - -“I should not worry at all. There is not the slightest doubt but that -she will return here. It is her best and only course.” - -“Certainly it seems so!” agreed the captain; “that is if those lubbers -will have the good sense.” - -“But will they not? Have you not a competent crew?” - -“I think so.” - -“Then do not worry any more about it.” - -All night long the Dolphin rocked upon the swelling but peaceful sea. -All on board were very tired. - -Barney kept watch the first of the night, and Pomp the latter part. At -length daylight came once more. - -And as the sun rose up out of the sea it revealed a surprising -spectacle. - - - - - CHAPTER XI. - THE ISLAND—ON A REEF. - - -All night long Pomp had observed to leeward what he had regarded as a -huge cloud bank. - -But now, as daylight cleared away the mists, it was revealed as a very -startling spectacle. - -The cloud bank was extremely tangible, and was, in fact, nothing more -nor less than a line of coast. - -It extended for many leagues to the westward, and its rugged, high -cliffs frowned most forbiddingly upon the heaving crests of the sea. - -“Golly!” gasped the astonished darky, “dat jes’ beat me all out. I jes’ -beliebe dat am an island.” - -The darky rubbed his eyes to make sure that his vision was clear. Then -he muttered: - -“I’se gwine fo’ to call Marse Frank at once. It am drefful funny!” - -The darky at once went rushing down into the cabin, shouting: - -“Marse Frank, fo’ de lan’ ob massy sakes, cum quick! Wha’ yo’ fink we -hab cum to, sah? It am lan’, sah, jes’ so suah as yo’ am bo’n!” - -Frank, somewhat startled, sprang up and rushed out on deck. - -He saw the state of affairs at once. Pomp was right. - -“An island!” he gasped. “It is not on any chart. How very queer!” - -Pomp’s cry had alarmed others of the crew. These now came rushing out to -view the strange spectacle. - -It was a forbidding coast, with rocky shores and high bluffs, against -which the waves broke pitilessly. - -So far as could be seen it furnished no harbor or refuge of any kind for -a vessel. What its vegetable or animal life was it was not easy to -guess. - -A few waving pines were seen upon the cliffs, a few stunted trees of the -deciduous order also. - -“Well,” muttered Captain Uriah in a mystified way, “where are we? I -never remember of a charted isle in these seas!” - -“We have then made a discovery,” said Frank. “Perhaps an important one. -Who knows?” - -“Shall you go ashore?” - -“I have a desire to; but first let us find the ship.” - -“Let us christen the isle as long as we are the discoverers!” cried -Stanhope. - -“All right!” agreed Frank and the captain in one breath. “What shall it -be?” - -“We will call it Pearl Island, as it was discovered so near the valley -of pearls.” - -“Good!” cried Captain Uriah. “You have hit it.” - -“Begorra, I wudn’t moind thryin a bit av a thramp on it mesilf,” said -Barney. “Shure, me legs are sthiff from the lack av exercise on shore.” - -“Golly, dat’s right, I’ish!” cried Pomp. - -“Rest easy,” said Frank. “You shall have the chance. But first I must -ease Captain Snow’s mind.” - -“By no means,” protested the captain. “If it is the disposition of the -party, we will visit the isle first.” - -“No,” cried Stanhope; “it is more important that we should find the -Belden first of all.” - -Powerful glasses were brought into requisition, and the sea was scanned -closely, but not the slightest speck could be seen. - -It was reckoned that the Belden would be blown to the northeast, so it -was decided to pursue the quest in that direction. - -The Dolphin headed that way, which would carry it past the point of the -island. - -She had just got under headway and was leaving the isle to the eastward -when a terrible thing occurred. - -There was a sudden terrible jar, a jolt and a crash. Everybody on board -was thrown from his feet. - -The Dolphin was at a standstill. - -It needed no further explanation to tell Frank Reade, Jr., the truth. He -gained his feet and rushed to the rail. - -The submarine boat had struck full head upon a reef! - -She lay with the waves breaking over her bow. - -How badly she was stove could not be seen. - -Horror was upon the features of all as this dreadful realization burst -upon them. - -“My goodness!” cried Stanhope, in awful despair. “We are lost! This is -the end of the Dolphin!” - -“A sunken reef!” groaned Captain Uriah. - -Frank Reade, Jr., said nothing. He was very pale but quite cool. - -The Dolphin rocked and groaned some as the waves lifted her, and it was -evident that the heavy sea would be most disastrous. - -She must be got off at once or the result would indeed be serious. - -Frank studied her position for some moments, and then said: - -“Bring out the diving suit, Barney. I must make an examination.” - -“Do you think she can be got off, Frank?” asked Stanhope. - -“I cannot say yet.” - -Barney hastened to bring up the diving suit. Frank put it on and then -tied a rope around his waist. - -By means of this he was lowered down into the water. - -To the bottom he went, and at a point where he could see the position of -the Dolphin well. - -He carried a strong electric light in his helmet. With this he could see -all objects about quite plain. - -He carefully examined the position of the boat. - -He saw that she rested upon a section of the jagged reef. The sharp -rocks had punctured her outer shell near the bow, and she was held as in -a vise. - -Frank at once saw the futility of trying to draw her off. - -Even if the power was at hand and could be employed, it would tear a -terrible hole in her. - -It certainly looked as if the Dolphin was a total loss. - -A more disheartening reflection than this can hardly be imagined. Frank -was quite discouraged. - -However, he would not give up hope. - -He continued his examination of the craft, and finally reached the -conclusion that there was only one way in which the Dolphin could be -saved. - -It was a chance out of a hundred, but Frank decided to take it. - -The section of reef had many cavities. - -In the largest of these Frank believed a torpedo could be placed and -exploded. - -This would tear the reef to pieces and doubtless dislodge the Dolphin; -but, of course, there was the chance of blowing a hole in her and -instantly sinking her. - -But even if she were safely dislodged, it was possible that the hole in -her outer hull would cause her to take so much water that she would -sink. - -But the young inventor was determined to act, and accordingly sent up -the signal to be drawn up. - -In a few moments he was again on the deck of the Dolphin. - -“Well, Frank, how is it?” cried Stanhope. “Are we lost or not?” - -The young inventor shook his head. - -“I cannot say yet,” he declared. - -He sent Barney into the cabin for a torpedo. A wire was attached to it, -and once more Frank put on his helmet. - -Again he went over the rail and down under the keel of the Dolphin. - -He selected what he considered a suitable spot, and placed the torpedo -in it. - -Then he signaled to be drawn up again, and soon was once more on the -deck of the Dolphin. - -Removing his helmet, Frank said: - -“I am going to explode a torpedo under this boat. It may dislodge her -and it may sink her. If any of you fear the consequences you may go -ashore.” - -“Is it the best thing to do, Frank?” asked Stanhope, anxiously. - -“It is our only chance.” - -There was a moment of silence. - -Captain Uriah finally said: - -“I believe in sticking to the ship!” - -“So do I!” cried Stanhope. - -“Begorra, it’s mesilf will niver go ashore,” said Barney. - -“I reckon if de ole boat go down I jes’ go down wif it,” averred Pomp. - -The sailors from the Belden were of the same opinion. So Frank at once -made connection with the dynamo. - -As the explosion would be under the bow, it was deemed best to get as -far away as possible. - -So all went to the stern. - -Frank waited for a moment when the boat was steady in its rocking. Then -he pressed the electric key. - -There was a sudden shock, a muffled roar, and the Dolphin heaved and -pitched violently. - -Then a great column of water shot up abaft her bows, and she was -perceptibly lifted and hurled back. - -“Hurrah!” cried Frank, with the wildest of joy. “She is off the reef!” - -The others gave a great cheer. It was too good to believe. - -But it was the truth, just the same. The Dolphin was off the reef. - -Frank sprang into the pilot-house and pressed the motive lever. She -backed away, and answered her helm readily. - -For a moment the spirits of the voyagers were indeed high. - -But as a thrilling event proved, this was premature. - -Suddenly the Dolphin began to rock strangely, and a dull gurgling was -heard under her bow. - -Frank ran to the companionway that led down into her hold, and listened -intently. - -When he turned about his face was deadly pale. - -“My God!” he gasped. “The Dolphin is doomed!” - -“What!” cried Stanhope, in alarm. “Is she sinking?” - -“She is making water fast!” - -Consternation most profound seized the voyagers. - -What did the future hold for them? - -Luckily they were near land. But to be cast away upon a desert isle in -this part of the world was by no means a pleasant thing. - -The Dolphin was sinking beyond a doubt. - -“What shall we do?” cried Stanhope. “Shall we leave her, Frank?” - -For one swift moment the young inventor had thought of this. But now -another plan came to him. - -If the boat sank in that spot he knew she could never be redeemed. He -looked toward the shore. - -There was a little sandy strip of beach in a small cove. - -Frank instantly seized the wheel. She would yet answer this, and he -pressed the motive lever. - -The Dolphin shot forward, headed directly for the island shore. - - - - - CHAPTER XII. - CASTAWAY—RESCUE. - - -Straight for the sandy beach she ran full speed. - -Frank, intended to beach her. This was not a difficult thing. - -Her bows were not sharp and capable of gliding over a smooth surface. -She struck the sand with a high-pitched bow. - -This drove her half through the surf. The shock was tremendous. - -There upon the sand lay the submarine boat. It was indeed a -disheartening sight. - -Every heavy breaker washed her stern and flooded her rails. A high sea -would break over her. - -Her end was assured. - -She could never be floated from that position. - -All that could be done was to get all portable and valuable effects -ashore. - -It was easy to leap from the bow down into the surf and wade ashore. -Several did this. - -Then a line was established, and the process of getting the effects -ashore was begun. - -In a short while there was a great heap of stuff on the island beach. - -Provisions were there in plenty, and all portable effects that would be -useful. - -For hours the castaways labored thus. But ever and anon they cast -anxious glances to the horizon line to look for some sign of the Belden. - -But it did not appear. - -This was their only hope, that they might be able to sight and hail the -Yankee brig. - -It was indeed a sad sight to see the Dolphin in its present position. - -Such a triumph of inventive genius as it was, and to think that it must -now be given up to decay! - -It did seem altogether wrong. But there was no help for it. Perhaps the -most philosophical of all was Frank Reade, Jr., himself. - -“Never mind,” he said. “I will get up something to beat her.” - -“You will do well if you do, Frank,” Stanhope said. - -But the young inventor only smiled. He knew his power well. - -It was now in order for the castaways to make themselves as comfortable -as possible and then explore the island. - -There was a cavity in the cliffs which was sheltered from the elements, -and into it Frank caused all the provisions to be carried. - -A wide sheet of canvas kept off the raw east wind. Blankets were spread -and couches made, and the castaways had soon made themselves quite -comfortable. - -Nightfall came, and Captain Uriah walked out on the beach sniffing the -air, and said: - -“I tell you, mates, we’re going to have a blow within twelve hours.” - -“Do you believe it, captain?” asked Frank, anxiously. - -“I do.” - -All eyes were at once turned upon the Dolphin. - -There she lay, washed by the swell. - -A beautiful wreck she was. It was like bidding farewell to a dying -friend. - -For all knew that the first storm would relegate the Dolphin to -oblivion. - -The wind certainly was shifting into the northeast, and it looked as if -Captain Uriah’s prediction would come true. - -All retired early that night. - -It was almost a sleepless night for most of the party. But toward -morning a distant booming sound was heard. - -Rain pattered upon the canvas which hung over the entrance to the -cavity. - -The storm had come. - -The wind quickly freshened into a gale. It was barely daylight, but all -arose and went out on shore. - -The waves were growing mountain-like every moment. - -And there they broke over the wreck of the Dolphin with thundering -force. - -They crashed down upon the steel decks, and raged and seethed and hissed -furiously about their prey. - -But all to no purpose. - -The keen nose of the Dolphin, like that of some stranded monster of the -sea, still held its position. - -But before noon the incessant waves had carried away a portion of the -port bulwarks. - -This was the beginning of the end. From that moment the Dolphin broke up -rapidly. - -Soon little was left of her but a few of her steel ribs; much of the -wreck was washed high upon the sands. - -It was a sad party which sat on the storm-driven shore and watched the -miserable demise of the famous submarine boat. - -“It’s too bad!” was all Stanhope could say. - -He had carefully preserved the metal case containing the confession just -the same. - -It would no doubt be a long time, however, before he could make use of -it. - -Valentine Tucker must languish behind bars for some time yet. - -Captain Uriah had taken good care to preserve his precious bag of -pearls. - -If he never left the isle they would of course be of little value to -him. But he hoped to do this. - -“I’ll save them, anyway,” he had declared. “If I ever get back to -civilization the money will come handy.” - -Barney and Pomp were extremely disconsolate. - -The loss of the Dolphin was to them a most serious matter. - -“I done tell yo’ we am gwine fo’ to starve on dis yere old island!” -affirmed Pomp, confidently. “I done feel it in mah bones.” - -“Begorra, it’s an awful place to be found dead in!” declared Barney, -moodily. “Be me sowl! I’m that lonesome I cud cry me eyes out!” - -Two days slipped by. - -The storm had drifted away to the eastward and was over. The sun once -more shone out clear and bright. - -This revived somewhat the drooping spirits of all, and Captain Uriah -said: - -“Suppose we set a signal flag for the Belden to see?” - -It was certainly not a bad idea. - -So a long pole was procured and upon it was nailed a huge square of -canvas. This could be seen far out to sea. - -Then faggots were collected with which to keep a beacon light at night. - -If the Belden should come anywhere within range of the island it could -not fail to be attracted. - -But what Captain Uriah feared was that it would continue to cruise in -the same limited area, and then after a disheartening period give up the -quest and go back to San Francisco. - -In that case they would be indeed badly off. Abandoned on a desert isle! -What a fearful fate! - -For days they climbed the cliffs and gazed seaward, hour after hour, in -quest of the welcome sail. - -But it came not. - -Then a sort of grim despair began to settle down upon all. Some of them -became taciturn and morose. - -Finally one day Barney and Pomp came to Frank. Pomp said: - -“If yo’ please, sah, we am berry low on provisions. I done fink we hab -got to fin’ somefin’ else to eat right away, sah.” - -“Bejabers, it’s afther goin’ huntin’ we’ll be,” said Barney. - -“Right,” said Frank. “We will organize a party at once. Bring out the -guns, Barney.” - -The Celt was only too ready to obey. - -Anything which developed excitement was welcome, and he and Pomp were at -once in gay feather. - -They soon procured the guns and some ammunition, and the start was made. - -Frank, with Barney and Pomp, as the most experienced hunters, led the -way. - -It was the first exploration of the island that had been made. - -Straight for the interior Frank pushed. - -As they went on, the land began to rise, and grew very rocky. - -At length an elevation was reached from which a view of the whole island -could be had. - -It was seen to be completely barren and unproductive. - -There was no natural fruit of any kind—not even a berry or a plum. - -It was a desolate waste. - -Truly, to be forced to confront the fact that they must live the rest of -their lives upon this limited bit of barrenness was hard indeed. - -“It makes a man feel blue,” said Stanhope. “I almost wish I had stayed -at home.” - -“By my honor! I wish I had!” agreed Captain Uriah. “Poverty at home is -better than riches here.” - -“But we are here,” said Frank Reade, Jr., pluckily, “And we must make -the best of it.” - -“Oh, certainly,” agreed Stanhope, readily. “I am not squealing, Frank. I -took my chances and now I’ll stand by ’em.” - -At this moment the report of a gun was heard at the edge of a small lake -near. - -Barney had fired into a flock of ducks and had killed three. Presently -he came up with his prize. - -“Begorra, it’s a foine shot I med!” he cried. “I thried for one, and, be -me sowl! hit tree av thim. Divil a bit betther cud any wan ask!” - -Everybody laughed at this, and then all separated for the hunt. - -There was no game upon the isle but birds. Beasts or animals of even the -smallest order did not exist. - -But ducks and geese were quite plenty. - -A good bag of these was secured, and then the party returned to the camp -under the cliff. - -A fire was built and the game roasted. A hearty meal was partaken of, -and then all sat down in a circle about the fire and told stories and -cracked jokes until midnight. - -Truly the life upon the isle was not without its bright side. How long -it would last, however, it was not easy to say. - -Several days more passed, and nothing worthy of note occurred. - -Then Barney strolling along the beach, made a surprising discovery. He -saw imbedded in the sand what looked like an iron capstan. - -He began to dig around it, and found that it was truly a capstan; also -he traced in the sand the outlines of a vessel’s hull. - -It was no doubt the wreck of a ship which had come ashore here, and sank -gradually beneath the level, owing to some quicksand formation. - -Barney was busy with his examination, and was about to shout to his -friends, when a thrilling thing occurred. - -Suddenly he felt the sand give way and sink downward. - - - - - CHAPTER XIII. - THE END. - - -Down out of sight Barney went like a flash. - -As it happened, Pomp saw him disappear and set up a yell for help. - -“Golly, de I’ishman am gone!” he screamed. “Come quick, Marse Frank! Cum -everybody! He am done gone!” - -Down Barney fell for several feet. - -When he picked himself up he was astonished. - -He was in the cabin of a ship. - -Sand and debris were heaped upon the floor, and there was little left to -show that it was really the cabin of a ship. - -But such it was. - -The Celt picked himself up to hear a voice above: - -“Hi dar! Am yo’ kilt, I’ish?” - -“Divil a bit!” roared the Celt. “Cum down yersilf, naygur!” - -But Pomp was satisfied with gazing down into the place. - -“Fo’ de lan’s sake!” he gasped; “it am de cabin ob a ship!” - -“Begorra, that’s what it is!” cried Barney. - -“Upon my word it is, Frank!” said Stanhope, who, with the young -inventor, had come up just at that moment. “It is a sunken vessel!” - -“Deeply sunk in the shoals!” said Frank. “Truly that is very odd.” - -All crowded about the cavity in the sand. - -What was the name of the ship, and how long it had been in this position -it was not easy to guess. - -But from what could be seen of the woodwork and the shape of the hull, -it was evidently of a very antique pattern. - -Doubtless it had lain there buried for a hundred years or more. What was -the fate of its crew would never be known. Oblivion covered all. - -Thoughts of this kind were surging through the mind of Frank Reade, Jr., -as he stood there. - -Who should say that they would not share the same fate as those -castaways, and perhaps find a lonely grave upon the desert isle? - -Some time strangers might come and ruminate upon their fate in precisely -the same manner. It was a curious thing to ponder on. - -But even as they stood thus engrossed around a headland of the isle -there swung the hull of a ship. - -Her sails filled lazily in the breeze as she rounded to an anchorage. -The rattle of her chain was the first thing to apprise the castaways of -her presence. - -“Great Jericho!” gasped Captain Uriah. - -Then he yelled at the top of his lungs: - -“Alloy! the Belden!” - -The scene which follows baffles description. Barney scrambled out of his -hole. - -All rushed down to the water’s edge insane with joy and excitement. A -boat put out from the Belden. - -Half an hour later all their effects were safe on board the big brig. - -The great voyage of the Dolphin was ended. In one sense it was a great -success. - -The chief ends had been gained. The loss of the Dolphin was the -dampening feature. - -Two months later the Belden arrived in San Francisco harbor. A thankful -crew disembarked. - -Frank Reade, Jr., Barney and Pomp returned at once to Readestown, but -before they left the Golden Gate, Valentine Tucker was set free and -rejoined his happy family. - -George Stanhope went back to Philadelphia, his home, happy as could be. -As for Captain Uriah, his valuable pearls netted him a vast fortune. And -so we write. - - - THE END. - - * * * * * - - Read “FRANK READE, JR., AND HIS ELECTRIC CAR; OR, OUTWITTING A DESPERATE - GANG,” which will be the next number (45) of “Frank Reade Weekly - Magazine.” - - * * * * * - -SPECIAL NOTICE: All back numbers of this weekly are always in print. 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Address FRANK TOUSEY, Publisher, 24 Union Square, N.Y. - - MESMERISM. - -No. 81. HOW TO MESMERIZE.—Containing the most approved methods of -mesmerism; also how to cure all kinds of diseases by animal magnetism, -or, magnetic healing, By Prof. Leo Hugo Koch, A. C. S., author of “How -to Hypnotize,” etc. - - PALMISTRY. - -No. 82. HOW TO DO PALMISTRY.—Containing the most approved methods of -reading the lines on the hand, together with a full explanation of their -meaning. Also explaining phrenology, and the key for telling character -by the bumps on the head. By Leo Hugo Koch, A. C. S. Fully illustrated. - - HYPNOTISM. - -No. 83. HOW TO HYPNOTIZE.—Containing valuable and instructive -information regarding the science of hypnotism. Also explaining the most -approved methods, which are employed by the leading hypnotists of the -world. By Leo Hugo Koch, A.C.S. - - SPORTING. - -No. 21. HOW TO HUNT AND FISH.—The most complete hunting and fishing -guide ever published. It contains full instructions about guns, hunting -dogs, traps, trapping and fishing, together with descriptions of game -and fish. - -No. 26. HOW TO ROW, SAIL AND BUILD A BOAT.—Fully illustrated. Every boy -should know how to row and sail a boat. Full instructions are given in -this little book, together with instructions on swimming and riding, -companion sports to boating. - -No. 47. HOW TO BREAK, RIDE AND DRIVE A HORSE.—A complete treatise on the -horse. Describing the most useful horses for business, the best horses -for the road; also valuable recipes for diseases peculiar to the horse. - -No. 48. HOW TO BUILD AND SAIL CANOES.—A handy book for boys, containing -full directions for constructing canoes and the most popular manner of -sailing them. Fully illustrated. By C. Stansfield Hicks. - - FORTUNE TELLING. - -No. 1. 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Anderson. - - ATHLETIC. - -No. 6. HOW TO BECOME AN ATHLETE.—Giving full instruction for the use of -dumb bells, Indian clubs, parallel bars, horizontal bars and various -other methods of developing a good, healthy muscle; containing over -sixty illustrations. Every boy can become strong and healthy by -following the instructions contained in this little book. - -No. 10. HOW TO BOX.—The art of self-defense made easy. Containing over -thirty illustrations of guards, blows, and the different positions of a -good boxer. Every boy should obtain one of these useful and instructive -books, as it will teach you how to box without an instructor. - -No. 25. HOW TO BECOME A GYMNAST.—Containing full instructions for all -kinds of gymnastic sports and athletic exercises. Embracing thirty-five -illustrations. By Professor W. Macdonald. A handy and useful book. - -No. 34. HOW TO FENCE.—Containing full instruction for fencing and the -use of broadsword: also instruction in archery. Described with -twenty-one practical illustrations, giving the best positions in -fencing. A complete book. - - TRICKS WITH CARDS. - -No. 51. HOW TO DO TRICKS WITH CARDS.—Containing explanations of the -general principles of sleight-of-hand applicable to card tricks; of card -tricks with ordinary cards, and not requiring sleight-of-hand; of tricks -involving sleight-of-hand, or the use of specially prepared cards. By -Professor Haffner. Illustrated. - -No. 72. HOW TO DO SIXTY TRICKS WITH CARDS.—Embracing all of the latest -and most deceptive card tricks, with illustrations. By A. Anderson. - -No. 77. HOW TO DO FORTY TRICKS WITH CARDS.—Containing deceptive Card -Tricks as performed by leading conjurors and magicians. Arranged for -home amusement. Fully illustrated. - - MAGIC. - -No. 2. HOW TO DO TRICKS.—The great book of magic and card tricks, -containing full instruction on all the leading card tricks of the day, -also the most popular magical illusions as performed by our leading -magicians; every boy should obtain a copy of this book, as it will both -amuse and instruct. - -No. 22. HOW TO DO SECOND SIGHT.—Heller’s second sight explained by his -former assistant, Fred Hunt, Jr. Explaining how the secret dialogues -were carried on between the magician and the boy on the stage; also -giving all the codes and signals. The only authentic explanation of -second sight. - -No. 43. HOW TO BECOME A MAGICIAN.—Containing the grandest assortment of -magical illusions ever placed before the public. Also tricks with cards, -incantations, etc. - -No. 68. HOW TO DO CHEMICAL TRICKS.—Containing over one hundred highly -amusing and instructive tricks with chemicals. By A. Anderson. -Handsomely illustrated. - -No. 69. HOW TO DO SLEIGHT OF HAND.—Containing over fifty of the latest -and best tricks used by magicians. Also containing the secret of second -sight. Fully illustrated. By A. Anderson. - -No. 70. HOW TO MAKE MAGIC TOYS.—Containing full directions for making -Magic Toys and devices of many kinds. By A. Anderson. Fully illustrated. - -No. 73. HOW TO DO TRICKS WITH NUMBERS.—Showing many curious tricks with -figures and the magic of numbers. By A. Anderson. Fully illustrated. - -No. 75. HOW TO BECOME A CONJUROR.—Containing tricks with Dominos, Dice, -Cups and Balls, Hats, etc. Embracing thirty-six illustrations. By A. -Anderson. - -No. 78. HOW TO DO THE BLACK ART.—Containing a complete description of -the mysteries of Magic and Sleight of Hand, together with many wonderful -experiments. By A. Anderson. Illustrated. - - MECHANICAL. - -No. 29. HOW TO BECOME AN INVENTOR.—Every boy should know how inventions -originated. This book explains them all, giving examples in electricity, -hydraulics, magnetism, optics, pneumatics, mechanics, etc. The most -instructive book published. - -No. 56. HOW TO BECOME AN ENGINEER.—Containing full instructions how to -proceed in order to become a locomotive engineer; also directions for -building a model locomotive; together with a full description of -everything an engineer should know. - -No. 57. HOW TO MAKE MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.—Full directions how to make a -Banjo, Violin, Zither, Æolian Harp, Xylophone and other musical -instruments; together with a brief description of nearly every musical -instrument used in ancient or modern times. Profusely illustrated. By -Algernon S. Fitzgerald, for twenty years bandmaster of the Royal Bengal -Marines. - -No. 59. HOW TO MAKE A MAGIC LANTERN.—Containing a description of the -lantern, together with its history and invention. Also full directions -for its use and for painting slides. Handsomely illustrated. 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HOW TO WRITE LETTERS.—A wonderful little book, telling you how -to write to your sweetheart, your father, mother, sister, brother, -employer; and, in fact, everybody and anybody you wish to write to. -Every young man and every young lady in the land should have this book. - -No. 74. HOW TO WRITE LETTERS CORRECTLY.—Containing full instructions for -writing letters on almost any subject; also rules for punctuation and -composition, with specimen letters. - - - - - PLUCK AND LUCK. - CONTAINS ALL SORTS OF STORIES. EVERY STORY COMPLETE. - 32 PAGES. BEAUTIFULLY COLORED COVERS. PRICE 5 CENTS. - - LATEST ISSUES: - - 198 A Monte Cristo at 18; or, From Slave to Avenger. By Allyn - Draper. - - 199 The Floating Gold Mine; or, Adrift In an Unknown Sea. By Capt. - Thos. H. Wilson. - - 200 Moll Pitcher’s Boy; or, As Brave as His Mother. By Gen’l Jas. A. - Gordon. - - 201 “We.” By Richard R. Montgomery. - - 202 Jack Wright and His Ocean Racer; or, Around the World In 20 - Days. By “Noname.” - - 203 The Boy Pioneers; or, Tracking an Indian Treasure. By Allyn - Draper. - - 204 Still Alarm Sam, the Daring Boy Fireman; or, Sure to Be On Hand. - By Ex-Fire Chief Warden. - - 205 Lost on the Ocean; or, Ben Bluff’s Last Voyage. By Capt. Thos. - H. Wilson. - - 206 Jack Wright and His Electric Canoe; or, Working in the Revenue - Service. By “Noname.” - - 207 Give Him a Chance; or, How Tom Curtis Won His Way. By Howard - Austin. - - 208 Jack and I; or, The Secrets of King Pharaoh’s Caves. By Richard - R. Montgomery. - - 209 Buried 5,000 Years; or, The Treasure of the Aztecs. By Allyn - Draper. - - 210 Jack Wright’s Air and Water Cutter; or, Wonderful Adventures on - the Wing and Afloat. By “Noname.” - - 211 The Broken Bottle; or, A Jolly Good Fellow. A True Temperance - Story. By Jno. B. Dowd. - - 212 Slippery Ben; or, The Boy Spy of the Revolution. By Gen’l Jas. - A. Gordon. - - 213 Young Davy Crockett; or, The Hero of Silver Gulch. 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or, The Indian Medicine Fakir. - - 176 Fred Fearnot and the Lynchers; or, Saving a Girl Horse Thief. - - 177 Fred Fearnot’s Wonderful Feat; or, The Taming of Black Beauty. - - 178 Fred Fearnot’s Great Struggle; or, Downing a Senator. - - 179 Fred Fearnot’s Jubilee; or, New Era’s Greatest Day. - - 180 Fred Fearnot and Samson; or, “Who Runs This Town?” - - 181 Fred Fearnot and the Rioters; or, Backing Up the Sheriff. - - 182 Fred Fearnot and the Stage Robber; or, His Chase for a Stolen - Diamond. - - 183 Fred Fearnot at Cripple Creek; or, The Masked Fiends of the - Mines. - - 184 Fred Fearnot and the Vigilantes; or, Up Against the Wrong Man. - - 185 Fred Fearnot in New Mexico; or, Saved by Terry Olcott. - - 186 Fred Fearnot in Arkansas; or, The Queerest of All Adventures. - - 187 Fred Fearnot in Montana; or, The Dispute at Rocky Hill. - - 188 Fred Fearnot and the Mayor; or, The Trouble at Snapping Shoals. - - 189 Fred Fearnot’s Big Hunt; or, Camping on the Columbia River. - - 190 Fred Fearnot’s Hard Experience; 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or, The Long Man who was Short. - - 206 Fred Fearnot and the Old Trapper; or, Searching for a Lost - Cavern. - - 207 Fred Fearnot In Colorado; or, Running a Sheep Ranch. - - 208 Fred Fearnot at the Ball; or, The Girl In the Green Mask. - - 209 Fred Fearnot and the Duellist; or, The Man Who Wanted to Fight. - - 210 Fred Fearnot on the Stump; or, Backing an Old Veteran. - - 211 Fred Fearnot’s New Trouble; or, Up Against a Monopoly. - - 212 Fred Fearnot as Marshal; or, Commanding the Peace. - - 213 Fred Fearnot and “Wally”; or, The Good Natured Bully of Badger. - - 214 Fred Fearnot and the Miners; or, The Trouble At Coppertown. - - 215 Fred Fearnot and the “Blind Tigers”; or, More Ways Than One. - - 216 Fred Fearnot and the Hindoo; or, The Wonderful Juggler at - Coppertown. - - 217 Fred Fearnot Snow Bound; or, Fun with Pericles Smith. - - 218 Fred Fearnot’s Great Fire Fight; or, Rescuing a Prairie School. - - 219 Fred Fearnot in New Orleans; or, Up Against the Mafia. - - 220 Fred Fearnot and the Haunted House; or, Unraveling a Great - Mystery. - - 221 Fred Fearnot on the Mississippi; or, The Blackleg’s Murderous - Plot. - - 222 Fred Fearnot’s Wolf Hunt; or, A Battle for Life in the Dark. - - 223 Fred Fearnot and the “Greaser”; or, The Fight to Death with - Lariats. - - 224 Fred Fearnot In Mexico; or, Fighting the Revolutionists. - - 225 Fred Fearnot’s Daring Bluff; or, The Nerve that Saved His Life. - - 226 Fred Fearnot and the Grave Digger; or, The Mystery of a - Cemetery. - - 227 Fred Fearnot’s Wall Street Deal; or, Between the Bulls and the - Bears. - - 228 Fred Fearnot and “Mr. Jones”; or, The Insurance Man In Trouble. - - 229 Fred Fearnot’s Big Gift; or, A Week at Old Avon. - - 230 Fred Fearnot and the “Witch”; or, Exposing an Old Fraud. - - 231 Fred Fearnot’s Birthday: or, A Big Time at New Era. - - 232 Fred Fearnot and the Sioux Chief; or, Searching for a Lost Girl. - - 233 Fred Fearnot’s Mortal Enemy; or, The Man on the Black Horse. - - 234 Fred Fearnot at Canyon Castle; or, Entertaining His Friends. - - 235 Fred Fearnot and the Commanche; or, Teaching a Redskin a Lesson. - - 236 Fred Fearnot Suspected; or, Trailed by a Treasury Sleuth. - - 237 Fred Fearnot and the Promoter; or, Breaking Up a Big Scheme. - - 238 Fred Fearnot and “Old Grizzly”; or, The Man Who Didn’t Know. - - 239 Fred Fearnot’s Rough Riders; or, Driving Out the Squatters. - - 240 Fred Fearnot and the Black Fiend; or, Putting Down a Riot. - - 241 Fred Fearnot in Tennessee; or, The Demon of the Mountains. - - 242 Fred Fearnot and the “Terror;” or, Calling Down a Bad Man. - - 243 Fred Fearnot in West Virginia; or, Helping the Revenue Agents. - - 244 Fred Fearnot and His Athletes; or, A Great Charity Tour. - - 245 Fred Fearnot’s Strange Adventure; or, The Queer Old Man of the - Mountain. - - 246 Fred Fearnot and the League; or, Up Against a Bad Lot. - - 247 Fred Fearnot’s Wonderful Race; or, Beating a Horse on Foot. - - 248 Fred Fearnot and the Wrestler; or, Throwing a Great Champion. - - For Sale by All Newsdealers, or will be Sent to Any Address on Receipt - of Price, 5 Cents per Copy, by - FRANK TOUSEY, Publisher, 24 Union Square, New York - - IF YOU WANT ANY BACK NUMBERS - -of our Libraries and cannot procure them from newsdealers, they can be -obtained from this office direct. 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State.... - - - - - THE LIBERTY BOYS OF ’76. - - A Weekly Magazine containing Stories of the American Revolution. - - By HARRY MOORE. - -These stories are based on actual facts and give a faithful account of -the exciting adventures of a brave band of American youths who were -always ready and willing to imperil their lives for the sake of helping -along the gallant cause of Independence. Every number will consist of 32 -large pages of reading matter, bound in a beautiful colored cover. - - LATEST ISSUES: - - 60 The Liberty Boys Bombarded; or, A Very Warm Time. - - 61 The Liberty Boys’ Sealed Orders; or, Going It Blind. - - 62 The Liberty Boys’ Daring Stroke; or, With “Light-Horse Harry” at - Paulus Hook. - - 63 The Liberty Boys’ Lively Times; or, Here, There and Everywhere. - - 64 The Liberty Boys’ “Lone Hand”; or, Fighting Against Great Odds. - - 65 The Liberty Boys’ Mascot; or, The Idol of the Company. - - 66 The Liberty Boys’ Wrath; or, Going for the Redcoats Roughshod. - - 67 The Liberty Boys’ Battle for Life; or, The Hardest Struggle of - All. - - 68 The Liberty Boys’ Lost; or, The Trap That Did Not Work. - - 69 The Liberty Boys’ “Jonah”; or, Tho Youth Who “Queered” - Everything. - - 70 The Liberty Boys’ Decoy; or, Baiting the British. - - 71 The Liberty Boys Lured; or, The Snare the Enemy Set. - - 72 The Liberty Boys’ Ransom: or, In the Hands of the Tory Outlaws. - - 73 The Liberty Boys as Sleuth-Hounds; or, Trailing Benedict Arnold. - - 74 The Liberty Boys “Swoop”; or, Scattering the Redcoats Like Chaff. - - 75 The Liberty Boys’ “Hot Time”; or, Lively Work in Old Virginia. - - 76 The Liberty Boys’ Daring Scheme; or, Their Plot to Capture the - King’s Son. - - 77 The Liberty Boys’ Bold Move; or, Into the Enemy’s Country. - - 78 The Liberty Boys’ Beacon Light; or, The Signal on the Mountain. - - 79 The Liberty Boys’ Honor; or, The Promise That Was Kept. - - 80 The Liberty Boys’ “Ten Strike”; or, Bowling the British Over. - - 81 The Liberty Boys’ Gratitude, and How they Showed It. - - 82 The Liberty Boys and the Georgia Giant; or, A Hard Man to Handle. - - 83 The Liberty Boys’ Dead Line; or, “Cross it if You Dare!” - - 84 The Liberty Boys “Hoo-Dooed”; or, Trouble at Every Turn. - - 85 The Liberty Boys’ Leap for Life; or, The Light that Led Them. - - 86 The Liberty Boys’ Indian Friend; or, The Redskin who Fought for - Independence. - - 87 The Liberty Boys “Going it Blind”; or, Taking Big Chances. - - 88 The Liberty Boys’ Black Band; or, Bumping the British Hard. - - 89 The Liberty Boys’ “Hurry Call”; or, A Wild Dash to Save a Friend. - - 90 The Liberty Boys’ Guardian Angel; or, The Beautiful Maid of the - Mountain. - - 91 The Liberty Boys’ Brave Stand; or, Set Back but Not Defeated. - - 92 The Liberty Boys “Treed”; or, Warm Work in the Tall Timber. - - 93 The Liberty Boys’ Dare; or, Backing the British Down. - - 94 The Liberty Boys’ Best Blows; or, Beating the British at - Bennington. - - 95 The Liberty Boys in New Jersey; or, Boxing the Ears of the - British Lion. - - 96 The Liberty Boys’ Daring; or, Not Afraid of Anything. - - 97 The Liberty Boys’ Long March; or, The Move that Puzzled the - British. - - 98 The Liberty Boys’ Bold Front; or, Hot Times on Harlem Heights. - - 99 The Liberty Boys in New York; or, Helping to Hold the Great City. - - 100 The Liberty Boys’ Big Risk; or, Ready to Take Chances. - - 101 The Liberty Boys’ Drag-Net; or, Hauling the Redcoats In. - - 102 The Liberty Boys’ Lightning Work; or, Too Fast for the British. - - 103 The Liberty Boys’ Lucky Blunder; or, The Mistake that Helped - Them. - - 104 The Liberty Boys’ Shrewd Trick: or, Springing a Big Surprise. - - 105 The Liberty Boys’ Cunning; or, Outwitting the Enemy. - - 106 The Liberty Boys’ “Big Hit”; or, Knocking the Redcoats Out. - - 107 The Liberty Boys “Wild Irishman”; or, A Lively Lad from Dublin. - - 108 The Liberty Boys’ Surprise; or, Not Just What They Were Looking - For. - - 109 The Liberty Boys’ Treasure; or, A Lucky Find. - - 110 The Liberty Boys in Trouble; or, A Bad Run of Luck. - - 111 The Liberty Boys’ Jubilee; or, A Great Day for the Great Cause. - - 112 The Liberty Boys Cornered; or, “Which Way Shall We Turn?” - - 113 The Liberty Boys at Valley Forge; or, Enduring Terrible - Hardships. - - 114 The Liberty Boys Missing; or, Lost in the Swamps. - - 115 The Liberty Boys’ Wager, And How They Won It. - - 116 The Liberty Boys Deceived; or, Tricked but Not Beaten. - - 117 The Liberty Boys and the Dwarf; or, A Dangerous Enemy. - - 118 The Liberty Boys’ Dead-Shots; or, The Deadly Twelve. - - 119 The Liberty Boys’ League; or, The Country Boys Who Helped. - - 120 The Liberty Boys’ Neatest Trick; or, How the Redcoats were - Fooled. - - 121 The Liberty Boys Stranded; or, Afoot In the Enemy’s Country. - - 122 The Liberty Boys In the Saddle; or, Lively Work for Liberty’s - Cause. - - 123 The Liberty Boys’ Bonanza; or, Taking Toll from the Tories. - - 124 The Liberty Boys at Saratoga; or, The Surrender of Burgoyne. - - 125 The Liberty Boys and “Old Put”; or, The Escape at Horseneck. - - 126 The Liberty Boys Bugle Call; or, The Plot to Poison Washington. - - 127 The Liberty Boys and “Queen Esther”; or, The Wyoming Valley - Massacre. - - 128 The Liberty Boys’ Horse Guard; or, On the High Hills of Santee. - - 129 The Liberty Boys and Aaron Burr; or, Battling for Independence. - - 130 The Liberty Boys and the “Swamp Fox”; or, Helping Marlon. - - 131 The Liberty Boys and Ethan Allen; or, Old and Young Veterans. - - 132 The Liberty Boys and the King’s Spy; or, Diamond Cut Diamond. - - 133 The Liberty Boys’ Bayonet Charge; or, The Siege of Yorktown. - - 134 The Liberty Boys and Paul Jones; or, The Martyrs of the Prison - Ships. - - 135 The Liberty Boys at Bowling Green; or, Smashing the King’s - Statue. - - 136 The Liberty Boys and Nathan Hale: or, The Brave Patriot Spy. - - 137 The Liberty Boys’ “Minute Men”; or, The Battle of the Cow Pens. - - 138 The Liberty Boys and the Traitor; or, How They Handled Him. - - For Sale by All Newsdealers, or will be Sent to Any Address on Receipt - of Price, 5 Cents per Copy, by - FRANK TOUSEY, Publisher, 24 Union Square, New York - - IF YOU WANT ANY BACK NUMBERS - -of our Libraries and cannot procure them from newsdealers, they can be -obtained from this office direct. 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THE BOYS OF NEW YORK END MEN’S JOKE BOOK.—Containing a great -variety of the latest jokes used by the most famous end men. No amateur -minstrels is complete without this wonderful little book. - -No. 42. THE BOYS OF NEW YORK STUMP SPEAKER.—Containing a varied -assortment of stump speeches, Negro, Dutch and Irish. Also end men’s -jokes. Just the thing for home amusement and amateur shows. - -No. 45. THE BOYS OF NEW YORK MINSTREL GUIDE AND JOKE BOOK.—Something new -and very instructive. Every boy should obtain this book, as it contains -full instructions for organizing an amateur minstrel troupe. - -No. 65. MULDOON’S JOKES.—This is one of the most original joke books -ever published, and it is brimful of wit and humor. It contains a large -collection of songs, jokes, conundrums, etc., of Terrence Muldoon, the -great wit, humorist, and practical joker of the day. Every boy who can -enjoy a good substantial joke should obtain a copy immediately. - -No. 79. HOW TO BECOME AN ACTOR.—Containing complete instructions how to -make up for various characters on the stage; together with the duties of -the Stage Manager, Prompter, Scenic Artist and Property Man. By a -prominent Stage Manager. - -No. 80. GUS WILLIAMS’ JOKE BOOK.—Containing the latest jokes, anecdotes -and funny stories of this world-renowned and ever popular German -comedian. Sixty-four pages; handsome colored cover containing a -half-tone photo of the author. - - HOUSEKEEPING. - -No. 16. HOW TO KEEP A WINDOW GARDEN.—Containing full instructions for -constructing a window garden either in town or country, and the most -approved methods for raising beautiful flowers at home. The most -complete book of the kind ever published. - -No. 30. HOW TO COOK.—One of the most instructive books on cooking ever -published. It contains recipes for cooking meats, fish, game, and -oysters; also pies, puddings, cakes and all kinds of pastry, and a grand -collection of recipes by one of our most popular cooks. - -No. 37. HOW TO KEEP HOUSE.—It contains information for everybody, boys, -girls, men and women; it will teach you how to make almost anything -around the house, such as parlor ornaments, brackets, cements, Æolian -harps, and bird lime for catching birds. - - ELECTRICAL. - -No. 46. HOW TO MAKE AND USE ELECTRICITY.—A description of the wonderful -uses of electricity and electro magnetism; together with full -instructions for making Electric Toys, Batteries, etc. By George Trebel, -A. M., M. D. Containing over fifty illustrations. - -No. 64. HOW TO MAKE ELECTRICAL MACHINES.—Containing full directions for -making electrical machines, induction coils, dynamos, and many novel -toys to be worked by electricity. By R. A. R. Bennett. Fully -illustrated. - -No. 67. HOW TO DO ELECTRICAL TRICKS.—Containing a large collection of -instructive and highly amusing electrical tricks, together with -illustrations. By A. Anderson. - - ENTERTAINMENT. - -No. 9. How TO BECOME A VENTRILOQUIST—By Harry Kennedy. The secret given -away. Every intelligent boy reading this book of instructions, by a -practical professor (delighting multitudes every night, with his -wonderful imitations), can master the art, and create any amount of fun -for himself and friends. It is the greatest book ever published, and -there’s millions (of fun) in it. - -No. 20. HOW TO ENTERTAIN AN EVENING PARTY.—A very valuable little book -just published. A complete compendium of games, sports, card diversions, -comic recitations, etc., suitable for parlor or drawing-room -entertainment. It contains more for the money than any book published. - -No. 35. HOW TO PLAY GAMES.—A complete and useful little book, containing -the rules and regulations of billiards, bagatelle, backgammon, croquet, -dominoes, etc. - -No. 36. HOW TO SOLVE CONUNDRUMS.—Containing all the leading conundrums -of the day, amusing riddles, curious catches and witty sayings. - -No. 52. HOW TO PLAY CARDS.—A complete and handy little book, giving the -rules and full directions for playing Euchre, Cribbage, Casino, -Forty-Five, Rounce, Pedro Sancho, Draw Poker, Auction Pitch, All Fours, -and many other popular games of cards. - -No. 66. HOW TO DO PUZZLES.—Containing over three hundred interesting -puzzles and conundrums, with key to same. A complete book. Fully -illustrated. By A. Anderson. - - ETIQUETTE. - -No. 13. HOW TO DO IT; OR, BOOK OF ETIQUETTE.—It is a great life secret, -and one that every young man desires to know all about. There’s -happiness in it. - -No. 33. HOW TO BEHAVE.—Containing the rules and etiquette of good -society and the easiest and most approved methods of appearing to good -advantage at parties, balls, the theatre, church, and in the -drawing-room. - - DECLAMATION. - -No. 27. HOW TO RECITE AND BOOK OF RECITATIONS.—Containing the most -popular selections in use, comprising Dutch dialect, French dialect, -Yankee and Irish dialect pieces, together with many standard readings. - -No. 31. HOW TO BECOME A SPEAKER.—Containing fourteen illustrations, -giving the different positions requisite to become a good speaker, -reader and elocutionist. Also containing gems from all the popular -authors of prose and poetry, arranged in the most simple and concise -manner possible. - -No. 49. HOW TO DEBATE.—Giving rules for conducting debates, outlines for -debates, questions for discussion, and the best sources for procuring -information on the questions given. - - SOCIETY. - -No. 3. HOW TO FLIRT.—The arts and wiles of flirtation artfully explained -by this little book. Besides the various methods of handkerchief, fan, -glove, parasol, window and hat flirtation, it contains a full list of -the language and sentiment of flowers, which is interesting to -everybody, both old and young. You cannot be happy without one. - -No. 4. HOW TO DANCE is the title of a new and handsome little book just -issued by Frank Tousey. It contains full instructions in the art of -dancing, etiquette in the ball-room and at parties, how to dress, and -full directions for calling off in all popular square dances. - -No. 5. HOW TO MAKE LOVE.—A complete guide to love, courtship and -marriage, giving sensible advice, rules and etiquette to be observed, -with many curious and interesting things not generally known. - -No. 17. HOW TO DRESS.—Containing full instruction in the art of dressing -and appearing well at home and abroad, giving the selections of colors, -material, and how to have them made up. - -No. 18. HOW TO BECOME BEAUTIFUL.—One of the brightest and most valuable -little books ever given to the world. Everybody wishes to know how to -become beautiful, both male and female. The secret is simple, and almost -costless. Read this book and be convinced how to become beautiful. - - BIRDS AND ANIMALS. - -No. 7. HOW TO KEEP BIRDS.—Handsomely illustrated and containing full -instructions for the management and training of the canary, mockingbird, -bobolink, blackbird, paroquet, parrot, etc. - -No. 39. HOW TO RAISE DOGS. POULTRY, PIGEONS AND RABBITS.—A useful and -instructive book. Handsomely illustrated. By Ira Drofraw. - -No. 40. HOW TO MAKE AND SET TRAPS.—Including hints on how to catch -moles, weasels, otter, rats, squirrels and birds. Also how to cure -skins. Copiously illustrated. By J. Harrington Keene. - -No. 50. HOW TO STUFF BIRDS AND ANIMALS.—A valuable book, giving -instructions in collecting, preparing, mounting and preserving birds, -animals and insects. - -No. 54. HOW TO KEEP AND MANAGE PETS.—Giving complete information as to -the manner and method of raising, keeping, taming, breeding, and -managing all kinds of pets; also giving full instructions for making -cages, etc. Fully explained by twenty-eight illustrations, making it the -most complete book of the kind ever published. - - MISCELLANEOUS - -No. 8. HOW TO BECOME A SCIENTIST.—A useful and instructive book, giving -a complete treatise on chemistry; also experiments in acoustics, -mechanics, mathematics, chemistry, and directions for making fireworks, -colored fires, and gas balloons. This book cannot be equaled. - -No. 14. HOW TO MAKE CANDY.—A complete hand-book for making all kinds of -candy, ice-cream, syrups, essences, etc., etc. - -No. 19. FRANK TOUSEY’S UNITED STATES DISTANCE TABLES, POCKET COMPANION -AND GUIDE.—Giving the official distances on all the railroads of the -United States and Canada. Also table of distances by water to foreign -ports, half-fares in the principal cities, reports of the census, etc., -etc., making it one of the most complete and handy books published. - -No. 38. HOW TO BECOME YOUR OWN DOCTOR.—A wonderful book, containing -useful and practical information in the treatment of ordinary diseases -and ailments common to every family. Abounding in useful and effective -recipes for general complaints. - -No. 55. HOW TO COLLECT STAMPS AND COINS.—Containing valuable information -regarding the collecting and arranging of stamps and coins. Handsomely -illustrated. - -No. 58. HOW TO BE A DETECTIVE.—By Old King Brady, the world-known -detective. In which he lays down some valuable and sensible rules for -beginners, and also relates some adventures and experiences of -well-known detectives. - -No. 60. HOW TO BECOME A PHOTOGRAPHER.—Containing useful information -regarding the Camera-and how to work it; also how to make Photographic -Magic Lantern Slides and other Transparencies. Handsomely illustrated. -By Captain W. De W. Abney. - -No. 62. HOW TO BECOME A WEST POINT MILITARY CADET.—Containing full -explanations how to gain admittance, course of Study, Examinations, -Duties, Staff of Officers, Post-Guard, Police Regulations. Fire -Department, and all a boy should know to be a Cadet. Compiled and -written by Lu Senarens, author of “How to Become a Naval Cadet.” - -No. 63. HOW TO BECOME A NAVAL CADET.—Complete instructions of how to -gain admission to the Annapolis Navy Academy. Also containing the course -of instruction, descriptive of grounds and buildings, historical sketch, -and everything a boy should know to become an officer in the United -States Navy. Compiled and written by Lu Senarens, author of “How to -Become a West Point Military Cadet.” - - PRICE 10 CENTS EACH, OR 3 FOR 25 CENTS. - Address FRANK TOUSEY, Publisher, 24 Union Square, New York. - - - - - FRANK READE WEEKLY MAGAZINE. - - Containing Stories of Adventures on Land, Sea, and in the Air. - - BY “NONAME.” - - EACH NUMBER IN A HANDSOMELY ILLUMINATED COVER. - - A 32-PAGE BOOK FOR FIVE CENTS. - -All our readers know Frank Reade, Jr., the greatest inventor of the age, -and his two fun-loving chums, Barney and Pomp. The stories published in -this magazine contain a true account of the wonderful and exciting -adventures of the famous inventor, with his marvellous flying machines, -electrical overland engines, and his extraordinary submarine boats. Each -number is a rare treat. Tell your newsdealer to get you a copy. - - 1 Frank Reade, Jr’s White Cruiser of the Clouds; or, The Search for - the Dog-Faced Men. - - 2 Frank Reade, Jr.’s Submarine Boat, the “Explorer”; or, To the - North Pole Under the Ice. - - 3 Frank Reade, Jr.’s Electric Van; or, Hunting Wild Animals in the - Jungles of India. - - 4 Frank Reade, Jr.’s Electric Air Canoe; or, The Search for the - Valley of Diamonds. - - 5 Frank Reade, Jr.’s “Sea Serpent”; or, The Search for Sunken Gold. - - 6 Frank Reade, Jr.’s Electric Terror, the “Thunderer”; or, The - Search for the Tartar’s Captive. - - 7 Frank Reade, Jr.’s Air Wonder, the “Kite”; or, A Six Weeks’ Flight - Over the Andes. - - 8 Frank Reade, Jr.’s Deep Sea Diver, the “Tortoise”; or, The Search - for a Sunken Island. - - 9 Frank Reade, Jr.’s Electric Invention, the “Warrior”; or, Fighting - Apaches in Arizona. - - 10 Frank Reade, Jr., and His Electric Air Boat; or, Hunting Wild - Beasts for a Circus. - - 11 Frank Reade, Jr., and His Torpedo Boat; or, At War With the - Brazilian Rebels. - - 12 Fighting the Slave Hunters; or, Frank Reade, Jr., in Central - Africa. - - 13 From Zone to Zone; or, The Wonderful Trip of Frank Reade, Jr., - with His Latest Air Ship. - - 14 Frank Reade, Jr., and His Electric Cruiser of the Lakes; or, A - Journey Through Africa by Water. - - 15 Frank Reade, Jr., and His Electric Turret; or, Lost in the Land - of Fire. - - 16 Frank Reade, Jr., and His Engine of the Clouds; or, Chased Around - the World in the Sky. - - 17 In the Great Whirlpool; or, Frank Reade, Jr.’s Strange Adventures - in a Submarine Boat. - - 18 Chased Across the Sahara; or, Frank Reade, Jr., After a Bedouin’s - Captive. - - 19 Six Weeks in the Clouds; or, Frank Reade, Jr.’s Air-Ship the - “Thunderbolt.” - - 20 Around the World Under Water; or, The Wonderful Cruise of a - Submarine Boat. - - 21 The Mystic Brand: or, Frank Reade. Jr., and His Overland Stage. - - 22 Frank Reade, Jr.’s Electric Air Racer; or, Around the Globe in - Thirty Days. - - 23 The Sunken Pirate; or, Frank Reade, Jr., in Search of a Treasure - at the Bottom of the Sea. - - 24 Frank Reade. Jr.’s Magnetic Gun Carriage; or, Working for the U. - S. Mail. - - 25 Frank Reade, Jr., and His Electric Ice Ship; or, Driven Adrift In - the Frozen Sky. - - 26 Frank Reade, Jr.’s Electric Sea Engine; or, Hunting for a Sunken - Diamond Mine. - - 27 The Black Range; or, Frank Reade, Jr., Among the Cowboys with His - Electric Caravan. - - 28 Over the Andes with Frank Reade, Jr., in His New Air-Ship; or, - Wild Adventures In Peru. - - 29 Frank Reade, Jr., Exploring a Submarine Mountain; or, Lost at the - Bottom of the Sea. - - 30 Adrift In Africa; or, Frank Reade, Jr., Among the Ivory Hunters - with His New Electric Wagon. - - 31 Frank Reade, Jr.’s Search for a Lost Man In His Latest Air - Wonder. - - 32 Frank Reade, Jr.’s Search for the Sea Serpent; or, Six Thousand - Miles Under the Sea. - - 33 Frank Reade, Jr.’s Prairie Whirlwind; or, The Mystery of the - Hidden Canyon. - - 34 Around the Horizon for Ten Thousand Miles; or, Frank Reade, Jr.’s - Most Wonderful Trip. - - 35 Lost in the Atlantic Valley; or, Frank Reade, Jr., and his - Wonder, the “Dart.” - - 36 Frank Reade, Jr.’s Desert Explorer; or, The Underground City of - the Sahara. - - 37 Lost In the Mountains of the Moon; or, Frank Reade, Jr.’s Great - Trip with the “Scud.” - - 38 Under the Amazon for a Thousand Miles. - - 39 Frank Reade, Jr.’s Clipper of the Prairie; or, Fighting the - Apaches in the Southwest. - - 40 The Chase of a Comet; or, Frank Reade, Jr.’s Aerial Trip with the - “Flash.” - - 41 Across the Frozen Sea; or, Frank Reade Jr.’s Electric Snow - Cutter. - - 42 Frank Reade Jr.’s Electric Buckboard; or, Thrilling Adventures In - North Australia. - - 43 Around the Arctic Circle; or, Frank Reade Jr.’s Famous Flight - With His Air Ship. - - 44 Frank Reade Jr.’s Search for the Silver Whale; or, Under the - Ocean in the Electric “Dolphin.” - - For Sale by All Newsdealers, or will be Sent to Any Address on Receipt - of Price, 5 Cents per Copy, by - FRANK TOUSEY, Publisher, 24 Union Square, New York. - - IF YOU WANT ANY BACK NUMBERS - -of our Libraries and cannot procure them from newsdealers, they can be -obtained from this office direct. 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